Priority Health expands into northeast Michigan
(Grand Rapids, Mich. - May 6, 2009)
Priority Health, a nationally recognized health plan, has announced further expansion of its HMO service area. The expansion covers three northeastern Michigan counties: Oscoda, Ogemaw and Iosco.
The service area expansion was approved by the State of Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR), which regulates health plans.
"This expansion of our HMO service area ensures that Priority Health covers all of the northern Lower Peninsula," said Mike Koziara, vice president for provider network strategy.
Major health systems included in the Priority Health provider network in these counties include Tawas St. Joseph Health System in Tawas City, West Branch Regional Medical Center in West Branch and Hills and Dales General Hospital in Cass City.
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.
