Infirmary's hospitals, facilities and doctors
on Alabama's Gulf Coast are now
in-network for Cigna Healthcare MA customers
MOBILE,
Ala., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna
Healthcare and Mobile-based
Infirmary Health have reached an agreement that allows Cigna
Healthcare's Medicare Advantage (MA) customers to have in-network
access to Infirmary Health's hospitals, facilities and doctors.
The agreement includes value-based aspects that are focused on
improving customer health, lowering costs and achieving
high-quality ratings. Infirmary Health is the largest nonprofit,
non-governmental healthcare provider in Alabama. Based in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Infirmary Health serves 11
counties in southern Alabama as
well as the Florida panhandle and
southern Mississippi with more
than 700 doctors and 6,500 other team members, treating more than
1.5 million patients per year.
"Infirmary Health has a long-standing history of providing
quality care – and this agreement will allow for greater access to
care for thousands of our customers across the region," said
Daniel Strobel, Cigna Healthcare's
Medicare market president for Alabama and Georgia. "We look forward to collaborating
with Infirmary Health to bring best-in-class service in our local
communities."
"Infirmary Health's new agreement with Cigna Healthcare will
benefit our patients, physicians, and other providers across the
region," said Mark Nix, president
and CEO of Infirmary Health. "By embracing Cigna's Medicare
Advantage programs, we will continue to deliver the high-quality
care that seniors expect, while ensuring they remain in
network."
Infirmary Health also is in-network for Cigna Healthcare's
employer plans.
Cigna Healthcare products and services are provided exclusively
by or through operating subsidiaries of The Cigna Group. The Cigna
names, logos, and marks, including THE CIGNA GROUP and CIGNA
HEALTHCARE are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc.
Subsidiaries of The Cigna Group contract with Medicare to offer
Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans and Part D Prescription Drug
Plans (PDP) in select states, and with select State Medicaid
programs. Enrollment in a Cigna Healthcare product depends on
contract renewal. © 2024 Cigna Healthcare.
About Infirmary Health
Infirmary Health
comprises three acute care hospitals, one long-term acute care
hospital, two post-acute care facilities, more than 60 physician
practice locations, two freestanding emergency departments, three
ambulatory surgery centers with a fourth opening in 2025, and other
affiliates. Infirmary Health's vision is to be the FIRST CHOICE for
healthcare in the region. It serves all counties along the Gulf
Coast and offers the most advanced technology, comprehensive
treatment, and highest quality care close to home.
About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare is a health
benefits provider that advocates for better health through every
stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care
system, empowering them with the information and insight they need
to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality.
Products and services are provided exclusively by or through
operating subsidiaries of The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI), including
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life
Insurance Company, Evernorth Health companies or their affiliates
and Express Scripts companies 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 others. Learn more
at cignahealthcare.com.
Cigna Healthcare products and services are provided exclusively
by or through operating subsidiaries of The Cigna Group. The Cigna
names, logos, and marks, including THE CIGNA GROUP and CIGNA
HEALTHCARE are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc. © 2024
Cigna Healthcare.
Media Contact
Jocelyn
Parker
jocelyn.parker@cignahealthcare.com
313-510-4173
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