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American Association
of Orthodontists (AAO)
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) supports 14,600 members located in the United States, Canada, and abroad. The AAO supports research and education leading to quality patient care and promotes increased public awareness of the need for and benefits of orthodontic treatment.

In May of 2004 at the AAO’s Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, TransFirst Health Services and the AAO launched a newly approved credit card processing program to specifically meet the needs of the AAO’s membership. Since the launch of the program, several members have requested an analysis between their current program and this approved Member benefit and almost 50 have switched their credit card processing to TransFirst Health Services. For additional information, click on the AAO logo or to receive additional information about the AAO-TFHS credit card processing program, contact Rene’ Buzicky at 800-577-8573.

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; ASOA - American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators
Founded in August 1974, the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) is an international education and scientific organization whose 9,000 member ophthalmologists specialize in cataract and refractive surgery. ASCRS Members are recognized leads and innovators in ophthalmic surgery worldwide. The American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA), with 2,000 members, represents ophthalmic practice professionals throughout the United States who specialize in reimbursement, marketing, and business management. Members are provided with numerous opportunities to access their network and gain a wealth of information that can help them run a more cost-effective, quality-oriented practice.

In December 2002, TRANSFIRST Health Services and ASCRS / ASOA tailored a credit card processing program specifically for the needs of the Membership. The program was launched in the spring of 2003 at the Annual ASCRS / ASOA Meeting held in San Francisco. Members continue to receive information regarding the program and enrollment in the program continues to increase. For general information about ASCRS/ASOA, click on the ASCRS / ASOA title, or contact the ASCRS/ASOA Program Manager at 800-577-8573 to receive additional information about the ASCRS / ASOA - TRANSFIRST Health Services Bankcard Processing Program.

AZDA - Arizona Dental Association
Approximately 70% of Arizona dentists are members of Arizona Dental Association (AZDA). Arizona Dental Association has approximately 2,000 members and encourages the improvement of public health and promotes the art and science of dentistry. Doctor's Dental Services, Inc. (DDS, Inc.), the for-profit subsidiary of AZDA, partnered with TRANSFIRST Health Services in January 2003 to provide a customized credit card processing program for AZDA members. The many quality programs DDS, Inc. sponsors are a vital source of funding for several projects of significant benefit to AZDA members. In addition, this DDS, Inc. endorsed program benefits AZDA members by offering a superior quality service at a significant discount.

The AZDA-TFHS Bankcard Program was launched at the Western Regional Dental Convention in March 2003. The program has thus far proven to be of great savings to dentists in the state of Arizona. In May 2003, an introductory letter was sent to each member by the association as notification that the AZDA-TFHS Bankcard Program was in place and successfully launched. The letter also informed each member of the free savings analysis and comparison of their existing payment processor and this exceptional program. For general information about AZDA, click on the AZDA logo, or contact the AZDA Program Manager at 800-577-8573 to receive additional information about the AZDA-TFHS Bankcard Program.

AZVMA - Arizona Veterinary Medical Association
Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AZVMA) currently serves over 1000 veterinarians throughout Arizona and has strong relations with many other organizations such as American Veterinary Medical Association. AZVMA provides members with strong leadership and insight into modernized and organized veterinary medicine. AZVMA entered into a partnership with TFHS in January of 2005 to strengthen their member benefit programs, offering members a more customized program, which allows members to cut processing costs.

TransFirst Health was selected as the provider that offered the highest level of service and support while supplying the greatest member benefit. Members can rest assured that the AZVMA-TFHS Bankcard Program is the best credit card processing program available! If you are a veterinarian in Arizona, be sure to contact us to get your free savings analysis! For information about the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association or the AZVMA-TFHS Bankcard Program, click on the logo above, or call the AZVMA Program Manager at (877) 577-8573.

COVD - College of Optometrists in Vision Development
With a focus on developmental vision care services, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) was established in 1971 and provides board certification for optometrists and vision therapists who offer state-of-the-art services in behavioral and developmental vision care, vision therapy, and visual rehabilitation. COVD is an international membership association comprised of approximately 1700 eye care professionals including optometrists, optometry students, and vision therapists. The specialized vision care services provided by COVD members develop and enhance visual abilities and correct many vision problems in infants, children, and adults.

The COVD-TFHS Bankcard program was launched in May 2003 through an introductory letter sent directly to the Members and an announcement in the COVD "VISIONS" newsletter. The program has thus far proven to be a great savings for members and enrollment continues to grow. TRANSFIRST Health Services offers members a complimentary savings analysis and consultation on their credit card processing needs. For general information about COVD, click the COVD logo, or contact the COVD Program Manager at 800-577-8573 to receive additional information about the COVD - TFHS Bankcard Processing Program.

NADL - National Association of Dental Laboratories
The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) is a federation of commercial dental laboratory associations formed in 1951 in Chicago by a merger of the Dental Laboratory Institute of America and the American Dental Laboratory Association. In 1952, NADL opened its national headquarters offices in Washington, D.C. Currently the association represents and serves over 1,200 members. Through TRANSFIRST Health Services' partnership with the NADL, members have access to a customized credit card processing program tailored fit to meet the unique needs of the dental lab industry.

For over ten years NADL's credit card processing program has assisted their members by not only offering more then competitive pricing, but by also understanding the specific needs of dental labs. While working closely with the dental lab industry we have been able to customize solutions for their particular industry along with providing aggressive pricing is a highlight of our processing program. TRANSFIRST is currently serving over 400 dental labs in the NADL portfolio. For general information about NADL, click on the NADL logo, or contact the NADL Program Manager at 800-577-8573 to receive additional information about the NADL-TFHS credit card processing program.

PVMA - Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association
The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) is a statewide professional membership organization dedicated exclusively to the profession of veterinary medicine and the interests of veterinarians, their clients and patients. Established in 1883, PVMA membership has grown from its original 22 founding members to an organization representing over 1,500 veterinarians and 500 veterinary students. PVMA members represent the broad spectrum of veterinary medicine, including, but not limited to, small animal, large animal, exotic, bovine and equine practitioners, and those veterinarians working in research and academic capacities.

The PVMA-TFHS Bankcard Program is another of our newest referral programs! The PVMA-TFHS Bankcard Program was launched in October 2003, and members began enrolling in this new program immediately. This new program replaces PVMA's former bankcard program, increasing the level of service provided to the association and its members, while reducing member's payment processing costs and providing PVMA with increased referral revenues. If you are a veterinarian in Pennsylvania, contact us for a FREE 'merchant check-up' to verify that your payment processing program complies with recent Visa/MasterCard mandates and to see if the PVMA-TFHS Bankcard Program can provide savings to your practice! For general information about PVMA, click on the PVMA logo, or contact the PVMA Program Manager at 800-577-8573 to receive additional information about the PVMA-TFHS Bankcard Program.

SCDA - South Carolina Dental Association
Established in 1869, South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA) represents and serves approximately 1600 Member Dentists in South Carolina. SCDA is a non-profit association that provides services such as lobbying, legal counsel, continuing education opportunities, publications, insurance services, practitioner networking, and legislative events for members and community alike. Through Stonemark Services Corporation (SSC) and SCDA, members can enjoy a special negotiated credit card processing program with TRANSFIRST Health.

The SCDA-TFHS Bankcard Program has recently been renewed, and the number of enrolled members is continuing to rise. The program currently accommodates a wide range of practices from orthodontia to general dentistry, card not present to card present. More and more members are taking the time to look at their processing statements, and request a free analysis from TRANSFIRST Health Services. To date, we have provided savings for each and every member that has been in contact with TFHS. For general information about SCDA, click on the SCDA logo, or contact the SCDA Program Manager at 800-577-8573 to receive additional information about the SCDA-TFHS Bankcard Program.

Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)
Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association currently serves over 900 veterinarians throughout Massachusetts and has strong relations with many other New England and national veterinary organizations such as American Veterinary Medical Association. MVMA provides members with strong leadership and insight into modernized and organized veterinary medicine. MVMA also has involvement abroad helping animals needing care in countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. Two of the international programs include MVMA Project Samana and Mazunte Turtle Project. MVMA entered into a partnership with TFHS in January of 2003 to improve service and support while offering members a more customized program that allows members to cut processing costs.

The MVMA-TFHS Bankcard Program is continually growing and one of our most successful referral programs. After the intense scrutiny of MVMA's Steering Committee, TRANSFIRST Health was selected as the provider that offered the highest level of service and support while supplying the greatest member benefit. The program has allowed for over $10,000 in combined savings for enrolled members to-date. With the shared marketing support of the program, each member of the association is contacted multiple times throughout the year. The relationships built through this rare marketing structure make this our most unique program! Members can rest assured that the MVMA-TFHS Bankcard Program is the best credit card processing program available! If you are a veterinarian in Massachusetts, be sure to contact us to get your free savings analysis! For general information about MVMA, click on the MVMA logo, or contact the MVMA Program Manager at 800-577-8573 to receive additional information about the MVMA-TFHS Bankcard Program.

The American College of Eye Surgeons American Board of Eye Surgery (ACES-ABES)
Founded in 1986, the American College of Eye Surgeons was created by a group of concerned ophthalmologists who worked for two years with the Professional Examination Service to establish the American Board of Eye Surgery in 1988. ACES felt concerned about the absence of surgical certification in the board certification process of ophthalmologists and therefore took steps to create ABES, which tests ophthalmologists on their ability to perform quality eye surgery. ACES members are able to apply for ABES certification after going through a stringent approval process. The fundamental objective of ACES is to promote high quality standards in the provision of ophthalmic surgical services for its over 1,000 members. ACES is committed to assuring a continuing awareness of the importance and value of high quality ophthalmic surgical services among the public, governmental regulators, insurers, alternative delivery systems and others. ACES - ABES entered into an Agreement with TRANSFIRST Health Services in September 2003, to offer its membership a customized credit card processing program with a focus on customer service and support. care.

The TFHS - ACES-ABES program launched in October 2003, with an introductory letter from ACES-ABES to their entire membership. The letter also informed each member of the free savings analysis and comparison of their existing payment processor and this exceptional program. For general information about ACES, click on the ACES logo, or contact the ACES Program Manager at 800-577-8573 to receive additional information about the ACES-TFHS Bankcard Program.

The Wisconsin Veterinary
Medical Association
The Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association was founded in 1915 by a small group of veterinarians. The mission of the WVMA is to assist Wisconsin veterinarians in profitably providing the highest quality professional and humane care. Currently, the WVMA has over 2,100 members whose backgrounds are as varied and multi-faceted as the rural, urban and suburban areas from which they come.

The WVMA-TFHS program was launched in February 2004 at their Winter Retreat and Member's began inquiring about the program immediately. TRANSFIRST will work with all WVMA Members to reduce costs and improve efficiencies within their office. Also, TRANSFIRST works with their merchants to insure they are processing their transactions compliantly and within all the new Visa and MasterCard regulations as they become effective. If you are a Wisconsin veterinarian, please contact us for an analysis between your current processor and the WVMA-TFHS bankcard-processing program. For general information about the WVMA, click on the WVMA logo and for information about the WVMA-TFHS bankcard-processing program, please contact the WVMA Program Team at 1-800-538-1601.

The Illinois State Veterinary
Medical Association (ISVMA)
The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) predicts, monitors and confronts issues that affect the licenses of Illinois veterinarians. More than 1,500 Illinois veterinarians, who are ISVMA members, depend upon representation and services provided by the ISVMA, thereby continuing to ensure the strength of the veterinary profession in Illinois.

The ISVMA works for veterinarians and protects them every business day, caring for their veterinary practices and licenses. Veterinarians are affected by constantly changing business procedures, regulatory pressures, and educational demands. It is virtually impossible for any veterinarian alone to continually monitor the areas that could greatly impact their license or practice.

The ISVMA entered into a referral partnership with TRANSFIRST Health Services in March 2004 so that it could offer its members a cost-effective and flexible option in credit card processing. The partnership was launched the second week of April with the publication of a lead article in the ISVMA newsletter, The EPITOME. The article described this new benefit option and encouraged members to call for further details and for a free savings analysis of their current credit card program. For general information about ISVMA, click on the ISVMA logo, or contact the ISVMA Program Manager at 800-577-8573 to receive additional information about the ISVMA-TFHS Bankcard Program.

American Association of Dispensing Ophthalmologists, Inc.
The American Association of Dispensing Ophthalmologists, Inc. (AADO) is a non-profit organization that brings together ophthalmologists and management staff for the purpose of education in the area of optical dispensing. The Association holds conferences which provide an opportunity for ophthalmologists who wish to pursue optical dispensing in their practices. The faculty presents programs that support the development, training and expansion of optical dispensing in an ophthalmology practice. AADO partnered with TRANSFIRST Health Services in 2005 to provide their members with TRANSFIRST Health's expertise in both payment processing and healthcare. TRANSFIRST assists AADO members in building optical dispensing within their practice through consultation on payment at the time of service and reducing receivables through recurring payment options and signature on file authorizations. AADO members may take advantage of the pre-negotiated program rate, which was designed specifically for the AADO. Simple enrollment process paired with competitive pricing and a dedicated AADO Program Team make the AADO-TFHS program a win for AADO, AADO Members and TRANSFIRST Health Services.

The American Association of Endodontists
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE), headquartered in Chicago, represents more than 7,000 members worldwide, including approximately 95 percent of all eligible endodontists in the United States. The Association, founded in 1943, is dedicated to excellence in the art and science of endodontics and to the highest standard of patient care. The Association inspires its members to pursue professional advancement and personal fulfillment through education, research, advocacy, leadership, communication and service. AAE partnered with TRANSFIRST Health Services in 2006 after a year long Request For Proposal process and review of responses from many other processors. AAE chose TRANSFIRST Health Services to serve as the endorsed merchant services member benefit provider for members in the United States and territories. TRANSFIRST Health Services provides AAE members with a member benefit aimed at improving payment processing services at the practice level. Services offered to AAE members include standard credit card processing programs and products, recurring payment processing, check servicing, ACH processing and other healthcare specific tools designed to increase patient payment options and potentially enhance practice cash flow.

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is the membership organization representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry. Their 7,000 members work in private offices, clinics and hospital settings and serve as primary care providers for millions of infants, children, adolescents and patients with special health care needs. In addition, AAPD members serve as the primary contributors to professional education programs and scholarly works concerning dental care for children. AAPD and TRANSFIRST Health Services launched a new partnership that will provide AAPD members with a member benefit program aimed at improving payment processing services at the practice level. Standard card processing programs and products, recurring payment processing via the TRANSFIRST TRANSACTION CENTRAL™ system, plus check servicing, ACH processing, and other healthcare specific tools to increase patient payment options and practice cash flow are among the new services offered to the members. The partners formalized their three year agreement in late 2006 and began offering the program to members in January 2007.

The North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA)
The North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA), originally founded in 1892, was officially recognized as the state association in 1903 and as a non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to the profession of veterinary medicine and the interests of veterinarians, their clients and patients. NDVMA represents the broad spectrum of veterinary medicine, including, but not limited to small animal, large animal, exotic, bovine and equine practitioners, and those veterinarians working in research, academic and government capacities. The NDVMA is committed to serving their 250 plus membership by monitoring state legislation and regulations that pertain to veterinary medicine, advocacy on public policy matters, and continuing education. In 2006 the NDVMA partnered with TRANSFIRST Health Services to provide their members with a New Member Benefit Program for payment processing which increases collections and cash flow and improves office functionality and efficiency.

The Nevada Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA)
The Nevada Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) is a statewide organization established in 1919 to promote excellence in veterinary medicine. The mission of the NVMA is to improve the health and welfare of our patients, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the veterinary profession in the state of Nevada. In 2006 the NVMA partnered with TRANSFIRST Health Services to provide a Member Benefit Program for payment processing that assists in the reduction of practice receivables, increase in collections and cash flow as well as the improvement of office functionality and efficiency.

Optical Synergies
Founded in 1995, Optical Synergies and Premier Vision provide its member laboratories and dispensaries a forum for the organized exchange of information and ideas. This is accomplished through marketing and sales promotions offered by our suppliers, networking with other Optical Synergies and Premier Vision members, focus groups and an annual educational conference.

Due to its size, members receive a cost savings from Optical Synergies and Premier Vision suppliers that allows them to remain competitive and viable in the marketplace. Optical Synergies and Premier Vision have created an alliance between independent optical laboratories and dispensaries and manufacturers to preserve and strengthen each other's business. In turn, the benefits of this alliance are passed on to the individual eyecare practitioner. In 2005, Optical Synergies partnered with TRANSFIRST Health Services to provide credit card processing programs designed specifically for the optical laboratory and optical dispensary, respectively. The new payment processing programs provide a reduction of loss due to risk, liability and chargebacks as well as reduction of paperwork and improved office functionality and efficiency.

Contact Lens Society of America (CLSA)
The Contact Lens Society of America (CLSA) is an educational association founded in 1955 by a group of dedicated contact lens fitters and manufacturers. Today, CLSA stands as the only national association with the sole mission to provide contact lens education to optionary, optometry, and ophthalmology. CLSA partnered with TRANSFIRST Health Services in 2005 to provide their almost 1,000 members with a Member Benefit Program to assist with increasing collections and cash flow issues, reducing receivables, and improving office functionality and efficiency.

Georgia Dental Association
The Georgia Dental Association was established in 1859 to promote the highest professional and ethical standards of oral health care and currently represents over 3,300 dentists through the state of Georgia. The GDA empowers individual dentists to be collectively effective with issues that confront them and serves as an advocate for the advancement of the profession. The GDA-TRANSFIRST Health Services Member Benefit Program introduced in 2006, provides GDA members with a program aimed at improving payment processing services at the practice level. The new services offered to the members include standard card processing programs and products, recurring payment processing via the TRANSFIRST TRANSACTION CENTRAL™ system, plus check servicing, ACH processing, and other healthcare specific tools to increase patient payment options and practice cash flow.

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA)
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) is dedicated to compassionate, quality health care for all animals; protecting the health of the public; strengthening the human-animal bond and providing advanced continuing education for our members. The NCVMA partnered with TRANSFIRST Health Services in 2005 to provide their more than1, 550 members with a tailored transaction processing programs around a pricing model based on represented volume of the entire membership. In addition, members can take advantage of TRANSFIRST Health Services' unique consultative approach regarding Visa/MasterCard compliance that helps to guide members when they are working to meet the required guidelines and standards. Additional value-added services include helping members handle privacy issues and account receivable reduction strategies, which in turn assist the member practices in becoming more successful in their business and in servicing customers.

South Carolina Association of Veterinarians
The South Carolina Association of Veterinarians (SCAV), established in 1911, is a not-for-profit association representing veterinarians. The objectives of the Association are to advance the science and art of veterinary medicine by providing opportunities for professional education and development and by enhancing the relationships between veterinarians, agriculture, pet owners, government and the public at large; and to protect the public health by promoting proper involvement in human and animal health care by the veterinary profession.

SCAV provides a number of benefits to its members, including information resources, continuing education opportunities and quality publications. In 2006, SCAV added TRANSFIRST Health Services as a Member Benefit Program partner for credit card processing. The program provides members with the ability to improve office functionality and efficiency, reduce practice receivables, and increase collections and cash flow. The TransFirst Health Services approach of one-on-one work with SCAV members in understanding non-compliance issues as well as day-to-day operations involving credit card processing has made the program a benefit to all members.

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) is a professional organization of more than 1100 veterinarians in all areas of veterinary medicine - clinical practice, public health and regulatory, veterinary faculty, students and industry and research. This dedicated and proactive group responds to the needs of a diverse veterinary community while promoting collegiality and professionalism. The VVMA and its members are a primary resource to the public, government and veterinary community on matters of animal health, animal well-being and the human/animal bond. The VVMA mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of human and animal life through veterinary medicine.

In 2007 the VVMA partnered with TRANSFIRST Health Services to provide a new Member Benefit program for credit card processing. The program provides members with the ability to improve office functionality and efficiency, reduce practice receivables, and increase collections and cash flow. The TRANSFIRST Health Services VVMA Program Team will work one-on-one with VVMA members in understanding non-compliance issues as well as day-to-day operations involving credit card processing.

e-Commerce

New England Mail Order Association (NEMOA)