Cigna Healthcare, Infirmary Health Reach Medicare Advantage Agreement
Cigna Healthcare and Infirmary Health have established a Medicare Advantage agreement, enabling Cigna's MA customers to access Infirmary Health's network of hospitals, facilities, and doctors in-network. The agreement includes value-based components aimed at improving customer health, reducing costs, and achieving high-quality ratings. Infirmary Health, Alabama's largest nonprofit healthcare provider, serves 11 counties with over 700 doctors and 6,500 staff members, treating more than 1.5 million patients annually across southern Alabama, the Florida panhandle, and southern Mississippi.
Cigna Healthcare e Infirmary Health hanno stipulato un accordo di Medicare Advantage, che consente ai clienti MA di Cigna di accedere alla rete di ospedali, strutture e medici di Infirmary Health. L'accordo include componenti basati sul valore, mirati a migliorare la salute dei clienti, ridurre i costi e raggiungere valutazioni di alta qualità. Infirmary Health, il più grande fornitore di assistenza sanitaria non profit dell'Alabama, serve 11 contee con oltre 700 medici e 6.500 membri dello staff, trattando più di 1,5 milioni di pazienti all'anno in tutto il sud dell'Alabama, nella penisola della Florida e nel sud del Mississippi.
Cigna Healthcare y Infirmary Health han establecido un acuerdo de Medicare Advantage, permitiendo a los clientes MA de Cigna acceder a la red de hospitales, instalaciones y médicos de Infirmary Health. El acuerdo incluye componentes basados en el valor destinados a mejorar la salud del cliente, reducir costos y lograr calificaciones de alta calidad. Infirmary Health, el mayor proveedor de atención médica sin fines de lucro de Alabama, sirve a 11 condados con más de 700 médicos y 6,500 miembros del personal, tratando a más de 1.5 millones de pacientes anualmente en el sur de Alabama, el panhandle de Florida y el sur de Mississippi.
Cigna Healthcare와 Infirmary Health는 메디케어 어드밴티지 계약을 체결하여 Cigna의 MA 고객이 Infirmary Health의 병원, 시설 및 의사 네트워크에 접근할 수 있도록 하고 있습니다. 이 계약은 고객의 건강을 개선하고 비용을 절감하며 고품질 평가를 달성하기 위한 가치 기반 요소를 포함하고 있습니다. Alabama 최대의 비영리 의료 제공자인 Infirmary Health는 11개 카운티를 관리하며 700명 이상의 의사와 6,500명의 직원이 근무하고 있고, 남부 Alabama, 플로리다 팬핸들 및 남부 미시시피에서 매년 150만 명 이상의 환자를 치료하고 있습니다.
Cigna Healthcare et Infirmary Health ont établi un accord de Medicare Advantage, permettant aux clients MA de Cigna d'accéder au réseau d'hôpitaux, d'installations et de médecins d'Infirmary Health. L'accord inclut des éléments basés sur la valeur visant à améliorer la santé des clients, à réduire les coûts et à obtenir des notes de haute qualité. Infirmary Health, le plus grand fournisseur de soins de santé à but non lucratif de l'Alabama, dessert 11 comtés avec plus de 700 médecins et 6 500 membres de l'équipe, traitant plus de 1,5 million de patients par an dans le sud de l'Alabama, dans la péninsule de Floride et dans le sud du Mississippi.
Cigna Healthcare und Infirmary Health haben eine Vereinbarung über Medicare Advantage getroffen, die es Cignas MA-Kunden ermöglicht, auf das Netzwerk von Krankenhäusern, Einrichtungen und Ärzten von Infirmary Health zuzugreifen. Die Vereinbarung umfasst wertbasierte Komponenten, die darauf abzielen, die Gesundheit der Kunden zu verbessern, Kosten zu senken und hochwertige Bewertungen zu erreichen. Infirmary Health, Alabamas größter gemeinnütziger Gesundheitsdienstleister, bedient 11 Landkreise mit über 700 Ärzten und 6.500 Mitarbeitern und behandelt jährlich über 1,5 Millionen Patienten in Südalabama, im Florida Panhandle und im Süden von Mississippi.
- New Medicare Advantage network expansion increasing market reach
- Value-based agreement components focused on cost reduction and quality improvement
- Access to large healthcare network serving 1.5 million patients annually
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Insights
This Medicare Advantage agreement represents a strategic expansion for Cigna Healthcare in the Gulf Coast region. The partnership with Infirmary Health, serving over 1.5 million patients annually through 700+ doctors, significantly enhances Cigna's Medicare Advantage network presence in a key demographic area. The value-based aspects of the agreement align with industry trends toward outcome-based healthcare delivery and cost containment.
The deal strengthens Cigna's competitive position against other MA providers in the region while potentially driving membership growth. Infirmary Health's substantial regional footprint across 11 counties provides Cigna with expanded market access in an area with growing Medicare-eligible populations. This type of network expansion is particularly valuable as Medicare Advantage enrollment continues to grow nationally.
Infirmary's hospitals, facilities and doctors on
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
"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
"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.
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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.
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