Who We Are

Started in 1994 with 100 physicians and 2 facilities, Ark-La-Tex Health Network (ALT) now includes over 400 medical providers and 20 facilities with common goals. The flagship hospital of ALT is CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, which has grown to be the largest provider of acute care services in the area.

ALT is Physician Hospital Organization. (PHO) ALT offers a wide range of services designed to assist its members provide quality, efficient healthcare services in a cost-efficient manner. These services include:

  • Contracting with physicians, hospitals, ancillary facilities and payers.
  • Provider Relations Services to facilitate payer problem resolution
  • Delegated credentialing
  • Credentials verification organization (CVO) services
  • Contracting with various payers or insurance companies eliminating the need for medical providers to complete an application/reapplication for every plan in which participation is desired.
  • Provider credentialing - Credentials Verification Organization services enabling providers to complete one application/reapplication to apply for medical staff membership with:
    • CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System
    • CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System-Atlanta
    • CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehabilitation Hospital
    • CHRISTUS Provider Group
    • Surgery Center Northeast Texas
    • The Endoscopy Center
    • Ark-La-Tex Health Network
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Payer In-services
  • Resolution of issues/concerns regarding payers, fees and reimbursement.
  • Local certification and education programs
  • Medical Office Networking Association (MONA) Luncheons
  • Annual Health Insurance Symposium
  • And a variety of seminars and workshops