University Medical Center and Humana Sign Agreement, Expanding Humana’s Medicare Advantage Provider Network in New Orleans
October 21 2020 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
University Medical Center New Orleans, a part of LCMC Health,
and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being
company, have signed an in-network agreement, expanding access to
care for Humana Medicare members.
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Humana’s Medicare Advantage members in the following plans will
now have in-network access to University Medical Center:
- Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
- Humana Gold Choice (PFFS)
- Humana Choice (PPO)
- Humana LCMC Advantage (HMO)
“We’re proud to welcome Humana Medicare advantage to our
insurance network and excited to be able to deliver high-quality,
compassionate care to more people in our community,” said Danny
Hardman, CEO of University Medical Center.
“We look forward to working with University Medical Center and
to the expansion of our Medicare Advantage network in the Greater
New Orleans area,” said Matt Berger, Region President - Gulf States
Medicare for Humana. “Starting on the first of the year, many of
our HMO members will have University Medical Center as an
additional in-network option, which is another way that we are
providing clinical choice while helping our members achieve and
maintain their best health.”
The new agreement will take effect on January 1, 2021.
About University Medical
Center
University Medical Center New Orleans, home of the Rev. Avery C.
Alexander Academic Research Hospital, offers advanced medical care
and research, while training the next generation of healthcare
professionals. As the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn
Center, University Medical Center plays a vital role in treating
southern Louisiana’s most critically injured patients. University
Medical Center is part of LCMC Health, a Louisiana-based,
not-for-profit hospital system which also includes Children’s
Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, and West Jefferson
Medical Center.
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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Lisa Dimond Humana Corporate Communications 832-330-4702
ldimond@humana.com
Siona LaFrance University Medical Center 504-702-3769
siona.lafrance@lcmchealth.org
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