Matrix Medical Network, a national leader in prospective medical
assessment services, announced today that Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one
of the nation's leading health and well-being companies, has signed a
multi-year contract with Matrix to provide prospective medical
assessments to Humana Medicare Advantage health plan members. Humana
offers a broad range of cost-effective Medicare Advantage (MA) medical
plans and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP).
Matrix provides prospective medical assessments through its nationwide
network of employee nurse practitioners. Under the terms of the contract
with Humana, Matrix nurse practitioners will conduct assessments of
member health status for Humana either in a member's home or at a
nursing facility. These assessments will assist Humana in providing its
members with additional, high quality information and health education
services.
"We are very pleased to team with Humana and help this leading
consumer-focused health care company continue its commitment to
enhancing the wellness opportunities for its members," said Randy Dobbs,
CEO of Matrix Medical Network. "Given our extensive experience, advanced
technology and highly skilled nurse practitioner team, Matrix can assist
Humana with efficiently and securely collecting health plan member data
that can be transformed into information that benefits its members."
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