Aug 6 2013
In an effort to better serve the Medicare population in our community, PeaceHealth Medical Group in Oregon has contracted with Sterling Insurance to become a network hospital serving Sterling Medicare SELECT policyholders. Sterling Medicare SELECT, underwritten by Sterling Life Insurance Company, is a Medicare Supplement insurance plan offering lower premiums to policyholders in exchange for using a network hospital when hospital care is needed.
According to Sterling's Vice President of Product Development, Gerald Reilly, this is a win-win situation for everyone. "Our health insurance policyholders enjoy favorable premiums with access to the local hospital they know and trust." Reilly went on to explain, "In the unlikely event PeaceHealth cannot provide the service needed, Sterling policyholders are free to go to a hospital that does. And, if the policyholder is traveling and needs emergency care, they can go to any hospital." Reilly added, "PeaceHealth is to be commended for taking this step. Not only will they be able to serve the needs of Medicare beneficiaries, the contract with Sterling may help save the Medicare beneficiary valuable premium dollars."
In addition to affordable premiums, Sterling Medicare SELECT policyholders have access to "Real People" customer service, automated claims processing, and knowledgeable agents that will assist them in making a well-informed choice for their health insurance needs.
Trump required hospitals to post their prices for patients. Mostly it’s the industry using the data.