HOUSTON, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna (NYSE: CI)
and Memorial Hermann Health System have reached a multi-year
agreement that ensures Cigna customers will have continued access
to Memorial Hermann's hospitals, facilities and providers for
quality care at predictable, affordable rates.
The new agreement is structured for long-term stability and
improvement of Houston's health,
while further strengthening Cigna and Memorial Hermann's network
relationship.
"We appreciate Memorial Hermann's commitment to a lasting,
value-based relationship that will provide access to quality care
for Cigna's customers. I look forward to working with the Memorial
Hermann team to deepen this relationship in the years ahead,"
said Jim Hickey, President of
Cigna's South Texas market.
"Our unequivocal and enduring commitment is to the needs and
best interests of the people who live here—to be an advocate for
Houston's long-term health. This
new agreement with Cigna is a reflection of that commitment," said
Dr. David L. Callender, President
& CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System. "We're pleased to work
together on behalf of the people we jointly serve and we are
grateful to our patients and families for their patience during
these uncertain times."
The announcement comes at an important moment for greater
Houston as communities continue to
face a variety of challenges due to COVID-19.
"We know this is a difficult time for everyone and we are happy
we were able to resolve this," Hickey said. "I'd like to extend
thanks to our clients and customers for their patience during these
negotiations. We recognize the uncertainty these discussions
created and we're glad we were able to reach an affordable solution
without interrupting access to quality care at Memorial
Hermann."
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation is a global health
service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and
peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna delivers choice,
predictability, affordability and access to quality care through
integrated capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that
advance whole person health. All products and services are provided
exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company,
Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York, Connecticut General
Life Insurance Company, Express Scripts companies or their
affiliates, and Life Insurance Company of North America. Such
products and services include an integrated suite of health
services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy,
vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including
group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains
sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has
more than 180 million customer relationships throughout the world.
To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us
on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
About Memorial Hermann
Charting a better future. A
future that's built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the
driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the
individuals and many diverse populations we serve. Our
6,700 affiliated physicians and
27,000 employees practice the highest standards of safe,
evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and
outcome-oriented experience across our more than 300 care delivery
sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in
Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann
has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care
Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and
services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial
Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest
Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital
for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. For more than 112 years,
our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing
more than $588 million annually
through school-based health centers and other community
benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of
our community will be at the center of what we do – charting a
better future for all.
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals
and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities,
including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial
Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann
Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.
Media Contacts
Mark Slitt
Cigna
1 (860) 226-2092
mark.slitt@cigna.com
Alex Loessin
Memorial Hermann
alex.loessin@memorialhermann.org
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