Humana Expands Medicare Advantage Network to Include Northeast Georgia Health System, Longstreet Clinic and Others Across Region
October 27 2021 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), a non-profit that cares
for more than 1 million people across more than 18 counties, and
leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) have
signed an agreement that gives Humana Medicare Advantage members
in-network access to medical facilities and physicians at Northeast
Georgia Medical Center, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, Georgia
Heart Institute, Longstreet Clinic, Habersham Medical Center and
more.
“NGHS and members of our HP2 network with Health Partners have
been a part of the Humana network for years, and we’re proud to now
be a part of the Humana Medicare Advantage plans,” said Steve
McNeilly, Chief Operating Officer of Population Health and Vice
President of Managed Care for NGHS. “Bringing our patients access
to hundreds of doctors at locations across the region is just one
more way we’re improving the health of the community in all we
do.”
The new agreement, which took effect Sept. 1, 2021, means
current Humana Medicare Advantage HMO members now have in-network
access to hundreds more physicians across Northeast Georgia. People
with Medicare who select a Humana Medicare Advantage plan during
the Medicare Annual Election Period, which runs from Oct. 15 to
Dec. 7, 2021, will have access beginning Jan.1, 2022.
“We’re thrilled to add more quality medical facilities and
health care practitioners like those at NGHS, Longstreet Clinic and
others to our Humana network in Northeast Georgia,” said Matthew
Moore, Humana Medicare President-Georgia and South Carolina. “We’re
looking forward to working together to advance our mission to
improve the health and well-being of the members we serve.”
About Northeast Georgia Medical
Center
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a
mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our
team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through
four hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast
Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville,
Braselton, Winder and Dahlonega – with a total of more than 700
beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more
than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.
About Humana
Humana Inc. is committed to helping our millions of medical and
specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history
in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us
create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve
health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a
better quality of life for people with Medicare, families,
individuals, military service personnel, and communities at
large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care
professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right
place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical
capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care,
behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness
solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes
health care easier to navigate and more effective.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via
the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at
www.humana.com, including copies of:
- Annual reports to stockholders
- Securities and Exchange Commission filings
- Most recent investor conference presentations
- Quarterly earnings news releases and conference calls
- Calendar of events
- Corporate Governance information
Additional Information:
Other providers are available in our network. Provider may also
contract with other Plan Sponsors.
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Nancy A. Hanewinckel Humana Corporate Communications
nhanewinckel1@humana.com
Beth Downs Northeast Georgia Health System
beth.downs@nghs.com
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