North American Medical Management Signs Contract with Humana to Expand to Arizona

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--North American Medical Management Arizona, Inc. (“NAMM”) and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced a long-term agreement under which NAMM will organize a network of contracted private-practice physicians to care for Humana Gold Plus HMO members in the greater Phoenix area.

“NAMM is committed to building and supporting physician networks that promote the coordination of patient care, and we are pleased that we have found a partner in Humana to expand our model to Arizona,” said Leigh Hutchins, MBA, president and chief operating officer, NAMM. “Both of our organizations recognize that closer collaboration will enable more efficient development and implementation of programs designed to advance patients’ care and experience.”

Debra A. Smith, regional president of senior products for Humana’s West Coast and Intermountain Regions, added that “Humana recognizes the benefits to its members of working with partners focused on enhancing patient care. Our agreement with NAMM will help us create a stronger bond with the health care provider community, as NAMM has successfully demonstrated their ability to engage physicians in other parts of the country and coordinate patient care.

“People enrolled in the Humana Gold Plus HMO plan will continue to have access to a highly respected network of physicians and hospitals and will also benefit from new programs jointly introduced by Humana and NAMM,” Smith said.

Humana Gold Plus HMO plans provide Medicare-eligible individuals in Maricopa County with affordable alternatives to original Medicare or a Medicare supplement plan. Members can enjoy broad coverage, including all the benefits of original Medicare and prescription drug coverage. The annual enrollment period to sign up for the Humana Gold Plus HMO plan is November 15 through December 31 for an effective date of benefit beginning January 1, 2010. Individuals already participating in the Medicare Part D program may enroll through March 31, 2010.

Humana Medicare Advantage is an alternative to original Medicare, not a supplement plan. For more information about enrolling in any Humana plan, visit www.humana-medicare.com or call toll-free 1-866-355-6152.

About NAMM Arizona, Inc.

NAMM Arizona, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of North American Medical Management, California, Inc. (collectively, “NAMM”) an organization under the Aveta, Inc. family of companies. NAMM is a leading provider of management services to medical groups and IPAs in California and Arizona. The NAMM contracted network represents more than 600 primary care physicians and 1,000 specialists committed to providing the highest quality patient care and experience to more than 200,000 commercial and 40,000 senior HMO members. For 17 years, NAMM has been an innovator in health care with a track record for quality and extraordinary service. More information is available via the company’s website at http://www.nammcal.com.

About Aveta

Aveta Inc. is one of the largest private health organizations in the United States, caring for more than 220,000 Medicare beneficiaries and 320,000 commercial members. Aveta specializes in building provider networks and management service organizations that emphasize integration and coordination of health care. Aveta is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey and has operations in Puerto Rico, California, Illinois and Arizona. More information is available via the Company’s website at http://www.aveta.com.

About Humana

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health and specialty benefits companies, with approximately 10.3 million medical members and 6.8 million specialty-benefit members. Humana is a full-service benefits solutions company, offering a wide array of health and specialty benefit plans for employer groups, government programs and individuals.

Over its 48-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.

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