NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna Corporation,
a global health service company, has added Iora Primary Care
providers to its Medicare Advantage (MA) network in Arizona's Maricopa
County, which includes Phoenix.
"As Cigna continues to expand its Medicare Advantage network we
are building partnerships with providers that share our focus on
delivering affordable, high-quality care," said Dan Hoemke, president of Cigna's Medicare
Advantage business in Arizona. "We
have worked successfully with Iora in other geographies and are
very pleased to bring this relationship to our customers in the
Phoenix area."
Customers in all of Cigna's MA plans in Maricopa County now have access to Iora's
practices, effective immediately. Iora operates 12 primary care
practices in Maricopa County.
Cigna MA members can choose Iora Primary Care in Denver, Charlotte, Houston, Tucson, and now Phoenix.
Iora specializes in primary care for adults over the age of 65,
making it easier for MA patients to access health care, whether in
the doctor's office or in the comfort of their home. It provides
its patients with longer appointments, in-person or virtual. Every
patient works with a provider and has access to a robust team
including a health coach, nurse, and behavioral health specialist
to help optimize health and wellness.
Cigna has grown its participating provider network by more than
25% in the last 18 months. More than 80% of Cigna's customers are
in rewards and value-based arrangements. Cigna's value-based care
agreement with Iora increases coordination and emphasizes
preventative care to drive improved health outcomes and greater
patient satisfaction.
Tyler Jung, Chief Medical
Officer, Iora Health, said, "We're
excited to expand our work together with Cigna as they have a
similar passion for improving the lives of Medicare beneficiaries
by focusing on the whole person. Our ability to offer Iora's care
to Cigna Medicare customers moves us one step further in our
journey to transform health care."
To find the nearest Iora location, visit
https://ioraprimarycare.com/find-a-location/.
All Cigna products and services are provided exclusively by or
through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation. The Cigna
name, logos, and other Cigna marks are owned by Cigna Intellectual
Property, Inc. Other Providers are available in our network. Cigna
contracts with Medicare to offer Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO
plans and Part D Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) in select states,
and with select State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in Cigna
depends on contract renewal. © 2021 Cigna
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, Connecticut General Life Insurance
Company, Evernorth 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 other related products.
Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and
jurisdictions, and has more than 190 million customer relationships
around the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to
follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com
About Iora Health
Iora Health, part of One Medical, is a membership-based primary
care organization with a mission to transform health care for all
through its human-centered, technology-powered model, particularly
focused on the senior population. Iora Health and One Medical's
vision is to delight members with better health and better care
while reducing costs.
Iora Health is owned by 1Life Healthcare, Inc., which is the
administrative and managerial services company for the affiliated
One Medical physician-owned professional corporations that deliver
medical services in-office and virtually. 1Life and One Medical
entities do business under the "One Medical" brand.
Media Contacts
Meaghan MacDonald
Cigna
1 (860) 840-1212
meaghan.macdonald@cigna.com
Kristina Skinner
One Medical
1 (650) 743-5187
press@onemedical.com
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