HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwired - May 27, 2014) - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the nation's leading health and well-being companies, and University General Health System, Inc. (OTCQB: UGHS) have reached an agreement that provides Humana's members in-network benefits to University General Hospital, located near the Texas Medical Center.
The agreement extends in-network benefits to Houston-based University General Hospital's inpatient, outpatient and emergency services to Humana's Medicare Advantage PPO and Private Fee for Service plans and Humana's Commercial HMO, National Point of Service, PPO and Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plans.
University General Hospital is a general, acute-care hospital that includes a fully-staffed and licensed emergency room as well as outpatient imaging and laboratory services. University General's physicians and medical personnel provide in-patient care utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment.
The hospital has attracted a growing number of respected surgeons and other physicians from the Houston medical community. University General's emphasis in patient comfort and favorable outcomes is evident in its Hospital Outpatient Departments, which include ambulatory surgical centers, diagnostic imaging facilities, physical therapy, sports rehab facilities, sleep clinics and a hyperbaric wound care center.
"We are proud to inform our Houston-area patients and Humana's medical plan participants that University General's medical care will now be available on an in-network basis," said Hassan Chahadeh, M.D., Chairman and CEO of University General Health System, Inc. "Our ability to offer patient-centric care to the broadest number of people, which represents a primary objective of University General Health System, will be greatly enhanced by expanding access among Humana customers to our flagship hospital in the Houston metropolitan area."
"Humana has a strong presence in Houston and expanding our network to include University General Hospital will offer our members a strong provider network and is key to our continued growth in the market," said Kyle Green, Market Vice President for Humana in Houston. "Through this partnership, we've been able to substantially increase health care options for our members who live in Houston."
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is a leading health and well-being company focused on making it easy for people to achieve their best health with clinical excellence through coordinated care. The company's strategy integrates care delivery, the member experience, and clinical and consumer insights to encourage engagement, behavior change, proactive clinical outreach and wellness for the millions of people we serve across the country.