Northern Nevada Medical Center joins Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield managed care plans
Formerly exclusive contract now includes Sparks hospital
Northern Nevada Medical Center recently
was added as a preferred provider for
the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
network, giving more than 30,000 additional
area residents access to NNMC's services.
"We're excited about being able to serve
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield members,"
said Brandt C. Wright, hospital CEO. "We've
heard from many members and physicians
who've wanted another hospital choice, and
now they have it."
The addition of Northern Nevada to the
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield network
marks the second major contract acquisition in
2006 for the Sparks hospital. In May, NNMC
was included on the state of Nevada Public
Employees' Benefits Program PPO plan.
"With our practice located in Sparks, it's great
to have a Blue Cross and Blue Shield hospital in
Sparks for our patients' convenience," said
Jason McKenzie, DO, family practitioner with
Family Medicine Associates. "More choices, easier
access … it's always good to give patients more
options."
Brandt C. Wright is Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director of Northern Nevada Medical
Center.
By Brandt C. Wright
In recent months, Northern Nevada Medical
Center has focused on creating greater access
to hospital services for the citizens of Washoe
County and surrounding areas. It simply makes
sense that physicians and patients alike would
prefer to have a choice in hospitals, and we are
pleased to be able to provide high quality services
in a convenient location that will suit the needs
of many people on the Anthem plans.
Brandt C. Wright, CEO
Northern Nevada's quality has been recognized
with Best Practice rankings in The Gallup
Organization's physician satisfaction survey in
emergency services, nursing, radiology, admissions
and cleanliness and in Gallup's patient satisfaction
surveys in emergency services and outpatient
testing and treatment. The hospital has earned the
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organization's Gold Seal of Approval™ by
demonstrating compliance with national standards
for healthcare quality and safety.
Jason McKenzie, DO
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Northern Nevada Medical Center 2375 E. Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434 775-331-7000 |
