Arizona Care Network and Cigna Form New Alliance to Improve Health Care for Maricopa County Members
January 30 2018 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Cigna and Arizona Care Network (ACN) have entered into an
alliance to jointly offer health plans in Maricopa County that will
provide access to quality health care at a more affordable cost.
New arrangements will be available to local employers and their
workforces starting April 1.
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ACN, a large, high-performing provider network, helps reduce
health care costs for its members by improving how care is managed.
This alliance extends Cigna’s relationship with ACN, which already
participates in Cigna's value-based Cigna Collaborative Care
program. The alliance builds on the strengths of both organizations
to provide people with care that is better coordinated, and it
offers an easier way to navigate the health care system with a high
level of personalized service.
Individuals enrolled in a health plan offered through the new
alliance will have access to a customized network of doctors,
hospitals, and other health resources that are part of ACN’s broad
network. This includes Dignity Health, Abrazo Community Health
Network, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and hundreds of independent
providers in more than 1,200 locations. One of the best ways for
individuals to save on their health care costs is to see providers
within their network for care. ACN’s free mobile application
MyAZDoc is an on-the-go directory of all these in-network providers
and facilities.
Individuals will also have access to Cigna One Guide® for
personal support and guidance. Cigna One Guide can help customers
with everything from finding the right doctor, to understanding
their health plan and accessing a clinical team to help them choose
the right care.
“We recognize that one of the most pressing issues facing
employers and individuals alike is the affordability of quality
health care,” said Kim Shepard, president of Cigna's Arizona
market. “By assembling a customized network of primary care
doctors, specialists and hospitals, we’re collaborating with local
providers to make health care easier and deliver a personalized
experience for Maricopa County customers focused on the greater use
of evidence-based medicine to achieve better health outcomes.”
“Together with Cigna, we can develop health plans that provide
access to quality care and help achieve our common goals – better
health, a better experience for our patients, and a lower total
cost of care,” said Dr. David Hanekom, CEO, Arizona Care Network.
“When providers and payers work in concert, we can build a better
health care system and deliver better value for employers and
individuals, while also helping to create stronger, healthier
communities.”
The alliance will be governed by a joint operating committee
comprising representatives from both parties.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and
sense of security. All products and services are provided
exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc., Cigna
Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life
Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of North America, Cigna
Life Insurance Company of New York, or their affiliates. Such
products and services include an integrated suite of health
services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy,
vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including
group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains
sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more
than 95 million customer relationships throughout the world. To
learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook
or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
About Arizona Care Network
Arizona Care Network is a physician-led and governed accountable
care organization, with more than 5,000 clinicians providing a
broad range of clinical and care coordination services to adult and
pediatric patients in Maricopa and Pinal counties. ACN is a
partnership between Dignity Health Arizona and Abrazo Community
Health Network, and includes Phoenix Children’s Hospital, one of
the nation’s largest children’s hospitals, and Maricopa Integrated
Health System. The network is comprised of primary care and
specialty physicians, along with skilled nursing and home health
agencies, imaging centers, retail clinics, urgent care and
emergency centers, and 14 acute care and specialty hospitals. For
more information, visit www.azcarenetwork.org.
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CignaMark Slitt, 860-226-2092Mark.Slitt@cigna.comorArizona Care
NetworkDebra Stevens,
602-406-2223debra.stevens@azcarenetwork.org
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