Alignment Health Plan Expands Access to Care in Arizona through Enhanced Agreement with Arizona Priority Care
Alignment Health Plan has expanded its Medicare Advantage network in Arizona through an enhanced agreement with Arizona Priority Care. The expansion gives members access to over 4,500 primary care providers, specialists, and hospitals, including Banner Health facilities, throughout Maricopa County. The network now encompasses major hospital systems including Abrazo Health, HonorHealth, and Dignity Health. For 2025, Alignment offers four HMO options in Maricopa County, including specialized plans for chronic conditions and Spanish-speaking members. The enhanced partnership builds upon their initial 2022 agreement.
Alignment Health Plan ha ampliato la sua rete di Medicare Advantage in Arizona tramite un accordo migliorato con Arizona Priority Care. Questa espansione offre agli iscritti accesso a oltre 4.500 fornitori di cure primarie, specialisti e ospedali, comprese le strutture di Banner Health, in tutto il contea di Maricopa. La rete ora comprende anche i principali sistemi ospedalieri come Abrazo Health, HonorHealth e Dignity Health. Per il 2025, Alignment offre quattro opzioni HMO nella contea di Maricopa, inclusi piani specializzati per le condizioni croniche e per i membri di lingua spagnola. La partnership potenziata si basa sul loro accordo iniziale del 2022.
Alignment Health Plan ha expandido su red de Medicare Advantage en Arizona a través de un acuerdo mejorado con Arizona Priority Care. Esta expansión brinda a los miembros acceso a más de 4,500 proveedores de atención primaria, especialistas y hospitales, incluidas las instalaciones de Banner Health, en todo el condado de Maricopa. La red ahora abarca los principales sistemas hospitalarios, incluidos Abrazo Health, HonorHealth y Dignity Health. Para 2025, Alignment ofrece cuatro opciones HMO en el condado de Maricopa, incluidos planes especializados para condiciones crónicas y para miembros que hablan español. La asociación mejorada se basa en su acuerdo inicial de 2022.
Alignment Health Plan은 Arizona Priority Care와의 개선된 계약을 통해 아리조나에서 Medicare Advantage 네트워크를 확장했습니다. 이 확장은 회원들에게 마리코파 카운티 전역에서 Banner Health 시설을 포함한 4,500명 이상의 1차 진료 제공자, 전문가 및 병원에 접근할 수 있는 기회를 제공합니다. 이 네트워크는 Abrazo Health, HonorHealth 및 Dignity Health를 포함한 주요 병원 시스템을 포함합니다. 2025년을 위해 Alignment는 마리코파 카운티에서 만성 질환 및 스페인어 사용자를 위한 전문 계획을 포함하여 네 가지 HMO 옵션을 제공합니다. 향상된 파트너십은 2022년 초기 계약을 기반으로 합니다.
Alignment Health Plan a élargi son réseau Medicare Advantage en Arizona grâce à un accord amélioré avec Arizona Priority Care. Cette expansion offre aux membres un accès à plus de 4 500 fournisseurs de soins primaires, spécialistes et hôpitaux, y compris les installations de Banner Health, dans tout le comté de Maricopa. Le réseau englobe désormais des systèmes hospitaliers majeurs tels qu'Abrazo Health, HonorHealth et Dignity Health. Pour 2025, Alignment propose quatre options HMO dans le comté de Maricopa, y compris des plans spécialisés pour les maladies chroniques et pour les membres hispanophones. Le partenariat amélioré s'appuie sur leur accord initial de 2022.
Alignment Health Plan hat sein Medicare Advantage Netzwerk in Arizona durch eine verbesserte Vereinbarung mit Arizona Priority Care erweitert. Die Erweiterung gibt den Mitgliedern Zugang zu über 4.500 Hausärzten, Spezialisten und Krankenhäusern, einschließlich der Einrichtungen von Banner Health, im gesamten Maricopa County. Das Netzwerk umfasst jetzt auch wichtige Krankenhausketten wie Abrazo Health, HonorHealth und Dignity Health. Für 2025 bietet Alignment vier HMO-Optionen im Maricopa County an, darunter spezialisierte Pläne für chronische Erkrankungen und für Mitglieder, die Spanisch sprechen. Die verbesserte Partnerschaft baut auf ihrer ursprünglichen Vereinbarung aus dem Jahr 2022 auf.
- Expanded network access to over 4,500 healthcare providers and facilities
- Addition of major hospital systems to network coverage
- Diversified plan offerings including specialized chronic care and Hispanic-focused plans
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Insights
The expanded partnership with Arizona Priority Care and Banner Health significantly strengthens Alignment Health Plan's competitive position in the lucrative Medicare Advantage market of Maricopa County. The network expansion adds over 4,500 providers and multiple major hospital systems, creating a comprehensive care network that could drive membership growth during the important annual enrollment period.
This strategic move addresses a critical success factor in Medicare Advantage - network adequacy and provider choice. By incorporating Banner Health alongside existing partnerships with Abrazo Health, HonorHealth and Dignity Health, Alignment has positioned itself to compete more effectively against established players in the Arizona market. The timing of this announcement during the annual enrollment period (Oct. 15 - Dec. 7) is particularly strategic for capturing new members for 2025.
Agreement expansion offers Alignment members access to all Banner Health hospitals and specialists in Arizona
PHOENIX and ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage (MA) plan from Alignment Health, today announced that members enrolled in its HMO plans in Maricopa County now have access to over 4,500 primary care providers, specialists and hospitals, including more than a dozen Banner Health hospitals, through its partnership with Arizona Priority Care, an affiliate of Heritage Provider Network.
“As Alignment enters its fourth year in Arizona, we’re pleased to offer access to some of the largest hospital systems throughout Maricopa County, with the recent addition of Banner Health to a network that also includes Abrazo Health, HonorHealth and Dignity Health,” said Dawn Maroney, CEO of Alignment Health Plan and president, markets of the plan’s parent company, Alignment Health. “This expansion strengthens our ability to provide access to top-tier care across Maricopa County, giving our members even more choices for their health care.”
Arizona Priority Care first entered into an agreement with Alignment when the MA plan debuted in the state in 2022. Through this relationship, Alignment Health Plan members will now have expanded access to Arizona Priority Care’s network of providers and hospitals that serve Maricopa County.
“Our collaboration with Alignment Health Plan over the last few years has made a significant difference in the lives of thousands of seniors in Arizona,” said Terry Smith, chief operating officer, Arizona Priority Care. “Through our network providers, we’ve delivered high-quality, coordinated care that has improved patient health outcomes, and this expanded partnership will bring even more comprehensive services and specialty care options to Alignment’s members.”
Medicare-eligible residents of Maricopa County who enroll with Alignment during the annual enrollment period, Oct. 15 - Dec. 7, will have access to this expansive network. For 2025, Alignment is offering four HMO options in Maricopa County, including a special needs plan for members with qualifying chronic heart conditions and diabetes, as well as a plan tailored for the growing Hispanic population, complete with Spanish-language services and materials.
For more information about Alignment’s plans and services in Arizona, visit www.alignmenthealthplan.com.
About Alignment Health
Alignment Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. A consumer brand name of Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC), Alignment Health’s mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality for its Medicare Advantage members every day. Based in California, the company partners with nationally recognized and trusted local providers to deliver coordinated care, powered by its customized care model, 24/7 concierge care team and purpose-built technology, AVA®. As it expands its offerings and grows its national footprint, Alignment upholds its core values of leading with a serving heart and putting the senior first. For more information, visit www.alignmenthealth.com.
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