JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) and Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS) today announced a two- year contract agreement for all lines of business.
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Effective immediately, LMHS agreed to continue as a participating provider in the BCBSF networks for BlueCare (HMO), BlueChoice (PPC), Traditional (PHS), Advantage65, and Workers Comp plans. The renewal agreement includes all LMHS hospital facilities: Lee Memorial Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital, and HealthPark Medical Center. In addition, effective March 1, 2005, all LMHS hospitals have joined NetworkBlue (NWB), the provider network that supports BCBSF’s consumer driven product called BlueOptions.
“We welcome Lee Memorial Health System’s decision to continue as a participating provider in our network, and are particularly happy to welcome them in March as a participating provider for our BlueOptions plan,” said Barry Schwartz, M.D., vice president, Care and Network Management.
BlueOptions is a leading-edge consumer driven health coverage plan that offers BCBSF members greater freedom to choose plans, doctors and hospitals. The BlueOptions product line is focused on providing choices, services and capabilities that help members make informed decisions, and keep health care coverage as affordable as possible.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida is a leader in Florida’s health industry. BCBSF and its subsidiaries serve more than 7.1 million people. Since 1944, the company has been dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all those it serves by offering an array of choices. BCBSF is a not-for-profit, policyholder-owned, tax-paying mutual company. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., BCBSF is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. For more information concerning BCBSF, please see its website at http://www.bcbsfl.com/ .
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