STPH to Accept Peoples Health Nov. 1
STPH JOINS PEOPLES HEALTH NETWORK EFFECTIVE NOV. 1
COVINGTON – St. Tammany Parish Hospital has joined the Peoples Health network and will begin accepting insurance from the Metairie-based Medicare Advantage company effective Nov. 1.
“St. Tammany Parish Hospital is excited to join the Peoples Health network so we can provide even more members in our community with quality healthcare,” said Patti Ellish, St. Tammany Parish Hospital president and CEO. “As our community continues to grow, we are working to offer as many options for care as possible.”
The announcement coincides with Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period, which ends Dec. 7.
“St. Tammany Parish Hospital is an important provider for our Medicare plan members in the region, and we look forward to working in partnership to offer healthcare services and in improving outcomes for our members on the Northshore,” said Carol Solomon, CEO of Peoples Health. “Our goal is to ensure our plan members have local access to quality healthcare and we’re thrilled to partner with St. Tammany Hospital’s team of healthcare leaders.”
For more information about Peoples Health, go to peopleshealth.com or call (800) 631-8443.
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About St. Tammany Parish Hospital
A full-service acute care facility committed to providing world-class healthcare and the latest technology, St. Tammany Parish Hospital delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the utmost care to area residents with emphasis on wellness, preventive care and disease management close to home. STPH is a self-supporting not-for-profit community hospital; it receives no tax funding. STPH.org
About Peoples Health
Established in 1994, Peoples Health is a Medicare Advantage organization serving over 57,000 Medicare beneficiaries in southeast Louisiana. The physician-owned company has over 950 employees who help administer and provide a unique approach to wellness, care coordination and support services for plan members. The company is a proud supporter of many social, cultural, athletic and health organizations and holds an accreditation by URAC. Visit http://www.peopleshealth.com for more information.