Released on: June 5, 2008, 5:43 am

Press Release Author: Tom Conn

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: DiaTri to handle group health solutions to Chicago Regional
Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund

Press Release Body: DiaTri, LLC (parent organization to the companies of MDM, AAS,
and DBM) has recently contracted with Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Welfare
Fund (Carpenters Welfare Fund) to provide a Diagnostic Testing program for its Group
Health Benefits members starting July 1, 2008. Diagnostic Benefit Management (DBM)
is DiaTri's product line and division that creates diagnostic network solutions for
employers, TPAs and insurance carriers in the Group Health industry.

Although the Carpenters Welfare Fund members are familiar with a program similar to
what DBM offers, they will experience higher levels of customer service, no out of
pocket costs and a locally based team to cater to their needs. Treating physicians
within the Blue Cross/Blue Shield network are to schedule their diagnostic tests
such as MRIs, CTs, Arthrograms, Bonescans and P.E.T. scans through DBM. In doing
so, Carpenters Welfare Fund will benefit with savings in the millions of dollars. In
addition, Carpenters Welfare Fund will benefit from DBM's high-level reporting, it's
highly credentialed and quality focused network, as well as its Concierge Service to
Carpenters Welfare Fund members. This Concierge Service by DBM handles all aspects
of patient preparation, education, scheduling, and follow-up. DBM acts as an overall
resource for their members for any question or concern they may have in regards to
their scheduled exam. The advantage to the utilized physicians is the lack of need
for pre-authorization or pre-certification for any test scheduled through DBM, thus
ensuring more timely treatment for members and less work for the physician.

Kristina Guastaferri, Administrator of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Welfare Fund, states: "I am looking forward to working with a vendor who
understands the importance of quality care and expert service."

About DiaTri:
DiaTri, LLC is the leader in managing and developing diagnostic nuclear medicine
networks and cost containment programs, that bring the payor/patient and provider
community together in a mutually beneficial relationship. DiaTri, LLC is an
investment holding company with three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Advanced
Ancillary Services, LLC (AAS) - A proven program for retrospective negotiations,
second opinion programs and Age of Injury Reports. Midwest Diagnostic Management,
LLC (MDM) - national radiology network with 3900 centers in 47 states for scheduling
MRIs, CTs, & EMGs. Diagnostic Benefit Management, LLC (DBM) - National Diagnostic
Imaging solutions for the Group Health market. www.diatri.net

About the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund:
The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund was established by joint
efforts of various Employer Associations and the Chicago Regional Council of
Carpenters through the collective bargaining process. Benefits are self-funded
through Trust Fund assets. The Carpenters Welfare Fund provides comprehensive
medical, dental, vision, prescription and disability benefits to over 50,000
eligible members and dependents.

Web Site: http://www.diatri.net

Contact Details: 19065 Hickory Creek Drive, Suite 240
Mokena, IL 60448