LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today
announced an agreement with the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
in Las Vegas to join the ChoiceCare Network, Humana's national PPO network of
doctors, hospitals and other health care providers.
The agreement, effective November 1, 2004, gives members of Humana PPO
plans and self-insured customers, and other health plans supported by
ChoiceCare Network, in-network access to all inpatient, outpatient and
emergency services at University Medical Center, affiliated with the
University of Nevada's School of Medicine. Terms of the agreement were not
disclosed.
The agreement strengthens ChoiceCare Network's standing as one of the
largest proprietary provider networks in the United States, currently offering
a network of more than 2,900 hospitals and more than 380,000 physicians and
ancillary care providers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
"We're pleased to announce this new agreement, which gives Humana members
additional choice of medical services in Nevada," said Rich Powers, vice
president of network contracting for Humana's ChoiceCare Network West Region.
"Adding University Medical Center into the ChoiceCare Network enhances our
ability to serve large employers with multiple locations across the country,
which continues to be a fast-growing market segment for Humana."
About University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
US News & World Report named University Medical Center one of the 50 best
hospitals in the country for neurology and neurosurgery for 2004. UMC is the
only Nevada hospital to be recognized in the annual listing of America's Best
Hospitals.
UMC is the only public, non-profit hospital in Clark County and operates
the state's only Burn Care Center and Level I Trauma Center as well as several
Quick Care Centers. UMC is affiliated with the University of Nevada's School
of Medicine and serves as the state's major clinical campus. Through its
affiliation with the School of Medicine, residency programs in internal
medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, family practice, general surgery and
pediatrics are offered at UMC. Since 1931, UMC has been providing
comprehensive medical care to all in its role as the community's safety net
provider.
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's
largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 7
million medical members located primarily in 15 states and Puerto Rico.
Humana offers coordinated health insurance coverage and related services --
through traditional and Internet-based plans - to employer groups, government-
sponsored plans, and individuals.
Over its 43-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to
meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer
engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health
plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the
Investor Relations page of the company's web site at http://www.humana.com ,
including copies of:
- Annual report to stockholders;
- Securities and Exchange Commission filings;
- Most recent investor conference presentation;
- Quarterly earnings press releases (including detailed description of
unusual items, where applicable);
- Audio archive of most recent earnings release conference call;
- Calendar of events (includes upcoming earnings conference call dates,
times, and access number, as well as planned interaction with
institutional investors); Corporate Governance Information.
SOURCE Humana Inc.
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CONTACT:
Mary Sellers of Humana Corporate
Communications, +1-502-580-3689, or msellers1@humana.com; or
Cheryl Persinger of University Medical Center, +1-702-383-2090,
or cheryl.persinger@umcsn.com
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