Cigna Healthcare, Providence to Broaden Southern California Network
Cigna Healthcare and Providence announced an expansion of their Los Angeles County network, enhancing healthcare options for Cigna Healthcare Select HMO customers. The expansion adds nearly 2,000 providers and specialists across multiple facilities to the network.
The agreement includes several Providence medical groups such as Facey Medical Group, Providence Axminster Medical Group, and multiple Providence-affiliated facilities including Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and Providence Saint John's Health Center. This expansion aims to provide greater flexibility and more convenient care options for employees and their families covered under Cigna Healthcare's employer benefit plans.
Cigna Healthcare e Providence hanno annunciato un'espansione della loro rete nella Contea di Los Angeles, migliorando le opzioni sanitarie per i clienti della Cigna Healthcare Select HMO. L'espansione aggiunge quasi 2.000 fornitori e specialisti in diverse strutture alla rete.
L'accordo include diversi gruppi medici di Providence, come il Facey Medical Group, il Providence Axminster Medical Group e numerose strutture affiliate a Providence, tra cui il Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center e il Providence Saint John's Health Center. Questa espansione mira a fornire maggiore flessibilità e opzioni di cura più convenienti per i dipendenti e le loro famiglie coperte dai piani di benefici dei datori di lavoro di Cigna Healthcare.
Cigna Healthcare y Providence anunciaron una expansión de su red en el condado de Los Ángeles, mejorando las opciones de atención médica para los clientes de Cigna Healthcare Select HMO. La expansión añade casi 2.000 proveedores y especialistas en múltiples instalaciones a la red.
El acuerdo incluye varios grupos médicos de Providence, como Facey Medical Group, Providence Axminster Medical Group y múltiples instalaciones afiliadas a Providence, incluyendo el Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center y el Providence Saint John's Health Center. Esta expansión tiene como objetivo proporcionar mayor flexibilidad y opciones de atención más convenientes para los empleados y sus familias cubiertos por los planes de beneficios para empleados de Cigna Healthcare.
Cigna Healthcare와 Providence는 로스앤젤레스 카운티 네트워크의 확장을 발표하며, Cigna Healthcare Select HMO 고객을 위한 건강 관리 옵션을 강화했습니다. 이 확장은 네트워크에 2,000명 가까운 공급자 및 전문가를 추가합니다.
이 계약에는 Facey Medical Group, Providence Axminster Medical Group와 같은 여러 Providence 의료 그룹과 Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center와 같은 여러 Providence 제휴 시설이 포함됩니다. 이번 확장의 목적은 Cigna Healthcare의 고용주 혜택 계획으로 보장된 직원과 그 가족을 위해 더 많은 유연성과 편리한 의료 옵션을 제공하는 것입니다.
Cigna Healthcare et Providence ont annoncé une expansion de leur réseau dans le comté de Los Angeles, améliorant les options de soins de santé pour les clients de Cigna Healthcare Select HMO. L'expansion ajoute près de 2.000 prestataires et spécialistes à travers plusieurs établissements au réseau.
L'accord comprend plusieurs groupes médicaux de Providence, tels que le Facey Medical Group, le Providence Axminster Medical Group, ainsi que plusieurs établissements affiliés à Providence, y compris le Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center et le Providence Saint John's Health Center. Cette expansion vise à offrir plus de flexibilité et des options de soins plus pratiques pour les employés et leurs familles couverts par les plans de prestations de l'employeur de Cigna Healthcare.
Cigna Healthcare und Providence haben eine Erweiterung ihres Netzwerks im Los Angeles County angekündigt, um die Gesundheitsoptionen für Kunden von Cigna Healthcare Select HMO zu verbessern. Die Erweiterung fügt nahezu 2.000 Anbieter und Spezialisten in mehreren Einrichtungen zum Netzwerk hinzu.
Die Vereinbarung umfasst mehrere medizinische Gruppen von Providence, wie Facey Medical Group, Providence Axminster Medical Group sowie mehrere mit Providence verbundene Einrichtungen, darunter das Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center und das Providence Saint John's Health Center. Diese Erweiterung zielt darauf ab, den Mitarbeitern und ihren Familien, die unter den Arbeitgeberleistungen von Cigna Healthcare versichert sind, mehr Flexibilität und bequeme Pflegeoptionen zu bieten.
- Network expansion adding 2,000 providers and specialists
- Increased healthcare facility options for Cigna HMO customers
- Enhanced geographic coverage in Los Angeles County
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Insights
This network expansion marks a significant strategic development for Cigna Healthcare in the highly competitive Southern California market. The integration of Providence's extensive network, including 6 major facilities and multiple medical groups, positions Cigna to capture a larger market share in Los Angeles County, particularly in the employer-sponsored healthcare segment.
The partnership's strategic value extends beyond mere network expansion. Providence's reputation for quality care and their integrated service model aligns with current healthcare trends toward comprehensive, coordinated care delivery. This collaboration could potentially drive down costs through improved care coordination and operational efficiencies, while simultaneously enhancing Cigna's value proposition to employers.
From a market dynamics perspective, this expansion strengthens Cigna's competitive position against other major insurers in Southern California, particularly in the lucrative HMO market. The addition of almost 2,000 providers and specialists significantly enhances network density, a important factor in winning and retaining employer contracts. The expanded network's geographic distribution across Los Angeles County also improves accessibility, a key differentiator in healthcare plan selection.
For investors, this development signals Cigna's commitment to growth in key markets and its ability to secure strategic partnerships with prestigious healthcare systems. The expansion could potentially lead to increased membership growth and improved market penetration, particularly in the commercial segment where employer choice of health plans is heavily influenced by network breadth and quality.
Greater Flexibility, More Health Care Options for Customers
Through this agreement, Cigna Healthcare Select HMO customers now have even more options for affordable, in-network care with almost 2,000 providers and specialists across an array of facilities.
Medical Groups
- Facey Medical Group
- Providence Axminster Medical Group
- Providence Affiliated Physicians
- Providence Medical Associates
- Saint John's Physicians Partners
Facilities
- Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
- Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
- Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro
- Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
- Providence Saint John's Health Center
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
With this expansion, Cigna Healthcare's employer clients can offer benefit plans with greater flexibility for employees and their families to get quality, convenient care at
"We are pleased to broaden our network agreement with
"We're happy to welcome new patients from Cigna to our award-winning hospitals and clinics," said Laureen Driscoll, Chief Executive, Providence South Division. "
Cigna Healthcare customer service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 800-244-6224. Members may also find in-network providers through myCigna.com® or the myCigna® app.
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.
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