CommonSpirit Health announced on April 10 that it has reached a two-year agreement with Cigna, allowing members of Cigna’s employer-sponsored Open Access and LocalPlus plans to continue accessing care at CommonSpirit – Memorial Hospitals and related services in Tennessee and Georgia. The new agreement, which began on February 1, covers CommonSpirit Medical Group as well as The Chattanooga Heart Institute physicians and advanced practice providers.
The continuation of this relationship is significant for patients who rely on these facilities for local healthcare needs. According to the announcement, “This agreement helps patients access local, quality care. CommonSpirit’s goal was to ensure it could continue to meet patient needs now and in the future.” The organization said it remains committed to providing quality care through its hospitals, medical group practices, and specialty institutes.
Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia is among the featured hospitals included in this network of care sites and freestanding outpatient imaging centers, according to the official website. It has received recognition for its commitment to quality and patient safety from leading organizations according to the official website.
The hospital is part of the broader CommonSpirit Health system according to the official website, which includes three hospitals and 65 care sites in total according to the official website. Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia states that its aim is “to enhance lives through superior care and optimal patient results” according to the official website.
Janelle Reilly serves as president of Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia according to the official website.
CommonSpirit Health describes itself as one of the largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations in the country. It reports delivering more than 20 million patient encounters annually across approximately 2,300 clinics, care sites, and 138 hospital-based locations. The organization employs more than 160,000 people across 24 states.