EmblemHealth
EmblemHealth is a prominent nonprofit health insurance plan in the United States, known for its extensive member base and role in healthcare provision. It is headquartered at 55 Water Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City.
History[edit | edit source]
EmblemHealth was established in 2006 through the merger of two historic companies: Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP). GHI started in 1937, providing access to medical services for New York's working families and was a precursor to the modern preferred provider organization (PPO). HIP, incorporated in 1944, was the first health insurance plan for public service workers in New York.
Merger and Growth[edit | edit source]
The 2005 agreement to merge GHI and HIP under the EmblemHealth name marked the creation of one of the largest health insurers based in New York State. This merger was managed by Anthony Watson, then chairman and CEO of HIP.
Services and Coverage[edit | edit source]
EmblemHealth provides a wide range of healthcare services and insurance plans, focusing on the affordability and accessibility of quality medical care for its members.
Critiques and Challenges[edit | edit source]
As with many large organizations, EmblemHealth has faced scrutiny over executive compensation and the challenges of managing healthcare costs while maintaining service quality.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Health insurance in the United States
- Healthcare reform in the United States
- List of United States insurance companies
- WellCare
- Managed health care
External links[edit | edit source]
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