Baptist Health Now in Network for Humana Medicare and Commercial Members, CarePlus Health Plans Medicare Members

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), Florida’s largest Medicare Advantage organization by enrollment, and CarePlus Health Plans, Inc., a South Florida-based Medicare Advantage HMO owned by Humana, announced today they have signed agreements with Baptist Health South Florida that provide in-network access to their Medicare and commercial members, effective Oct.15, 2018.

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The agreements encompass all 10 of Baptist Health’s hospitals, its ancillary health facilities and its nearly 500 physicians and other providers, including primary care, cardiology and oncology.

“We’re pleased to expand our South Florida network to include Baptist Health South Florida,” said Humana South Florida Medicare President Dr. Fernando Valverde. “This means our current 400,000 plus members in South Florida and our prospective health plan members will have access to the Baptist Health’s quality medical facilities and physicians.”

“Baptist Health South Florida is an important part of our strategy to offer our Medicare members a robust network of quality healthcare providers,” said CarePlus Regional President Bruno Piquin.

“We are pleased to work with Humana and CarePlus Health Plans to expand access to care for the benefit of the communities we serve,” said Brian E. Keeley, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health.

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Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) 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.