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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — October 10, 2007 — Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Veterans Healthcare Services (HVHS) was awarded the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Project HERO demonstration contract to support healthcare delivery to veterans in Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) 8, 16, 20 and 23.
Under the terms of the award, HVHS will have the opportunity to serve veterans in Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington; and portions of Alabama, California, Georgia, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, Montana, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming. HVHS will work with local VA officials to deliver timely access to high quality, cost-effective care, for the veteran population in the affected areas. The contract is comprised of one base period and four one-year option periods.
“We are honored to be chosen by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to meet the health care needs of our nation’s veterans," said Al Poteet, HVHS' president and chief executive officer. “As a veteran and former member of the Department of Veterans Affairs team, I look forward to developing a collaborative partnership with the VA to help manage the quality and cost of health care services for such a deserving population.”
Drawing on Humana’s substantial government experience in Medicare and TRICARE, HVHS will offer an extensive array of resources and services. Among the clinical offerings will be behavioral health, diagnostic, dialysis, medical and surgical services. Availability of these services will improve the ability of VA’s patient-focused health care system to care for the Department’s enrolled veterans.
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About HVHS
HVHS, headquartered in Louisville, KY, is a subsidiary of Humana Military Healthcare Services. The company was formed in 2007 to develop solutions to veterans’ healthcare issues. It provides an organizational structure that is flexible, agile, and responsive to the emerging requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the veterans who rely on VA services.
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About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 11.3 million medical members. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services – through traditional and consumer-choice plans – to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.
Over its 46-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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