University of Louisville Physicians Expands Access to Humana’s Medicare Advantage HMO Members in Kentucky
August 08 2018 - 1:30PM
Business Wire
New agreement provides Humana Medicare
Advantage HMO members with access to the largest physician practice
group in the Louisville region
University of Louisville Physicians, the largest,
multi-specialty physician practice in Louisville, and Humana Inc.
(NYSE: HUM), one of the nation’s leading health and well-being
companies, have signed an agreement that expands in-network access
for Humana Medicare HMO members at UofL Physicians primary care and
specialty clinics in Kentucky.
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The agreement provides in-network access for Humana Medicare
Advantage HMO members seeking treatment from UofL Physicians’ 1,200
dedicated staff professionals, more than 600 primary care and
specialty physicians, University of Louisville Hospital, and the
James Graham Brown Cancer Center.
“We are pleased to partner our health care provider practice
with an organization that matches our emphasis on quality, outcomes
and excellence,” said UofL Physicians Senior Vice President of
Contracting Becky Lamb. “This agreement with Humana provides
greater access to multi- and sub-specialty care for the people of
Kentuckiana and beyond.”
“Humana is synonymous with health in Louisville,” said Humana
Regional President Eric Bohannon. “Part of our commitment to the
community’s health is offering options for our members to receive
medical services. We’re excited to include the expertise of
University of Louisville Physicians in these options.”
As of March 31, 2018, Humana has approximately 149,700 Medicare
Advantage members in the state. Terms of the agreement were not
disclosed.
About University of Louisville Physicians
University of Louisville Physicians (ULP) is the largest
multi-specialty physician practice in Louisville with more than 78
sub-specialties, 110 locations, 1,200 dedicated staff professionals
and more than 900 primary care and specialty physicians. The
group's physicians are professors and researchers with the
University of Louisville School of Medicine, teaching tomorrow’s
physicians and leading research into innovative medical
advancements. For more information, go to
www.uoflphysicians.com.
About Humana
Humana Inc. is committed to helping our millions of medical and
specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history
in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us
create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve
health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a
better quality of life for people with Medicare, families,
individuals, military service personnel, and communities at
large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care
professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right
place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical
capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care,
behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness
solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes
health care easier to navigate and more effective.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via
the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at
www.humana.com, including copies of:
- Annual reports to stockholders
- Securities and Exchange Commission
filings
- Most recent investor conference
presentations
- Quarterly earnings news releases and
conference calls
- Calendar of events
- Corporate Governance information
More Information
Humana is a Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organization
with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any Humana Medicare plan
depends on contract renewal. Other providers are available in our
network.
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University of Louisville PhysiciansJill Scoggins,
502-852-7461jill.scoggins@louisville.eduorHumana Inc.Corporate
Communications:Kate Marx, 502-271-9288kmarx1@humana.com
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