Priority Health expands service area through southern Michigan
(Grand Rapids, Mich. - June 5, 2009)
Priority Health has expanded the coverage area for its
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"This addition to our service area represents the fourth expansion of our provider network in less than a year and allows for broader access for our PPO and HMO products," said Mike Koziara, vice president for Provider Network Strategy. "We are pleased with this success and look forward to making additional announcements as we continue to add quality providers to our 14,000-member provider network."
The expansion was authorized by the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, which regulates health plans.
Through this expansion, Priority Health welcomes Sturgis Hospital, located in St. Joseph County, to its provider network. Community Health Center of Branch County located in Coldwater is also a Priority Health participating hospital.
About Priority Health:
Priority Health is an award-winning health plan nationally recognized for creating innovative solutions that impact health care costs while maximizing customer experience. It offers a broad portfolio of products for employer groups and individuals including Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. As a nonprofit company, Priority Health serves more than 600,000 people and continues to be rated among the best health plans in the nation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
