UnityPoint Health, HealthPartners to launch insurance company — 5 highlights

UnityPoint Health, one of Iowa’s largest healthcare providers, is partnering with Minn.-based HealthPartners to launch a new insurance company, according to Cedar Valley Business.

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Here are five highlights:

1. The insurance company aims to offer consumers more choices.

2. Through the company, UnityPoint Health and HealthPartners are working to enhance care and coverage for its members.

3. The partnership combines UnityPoint Health’s network of providers with HealthPartners’ expertise.

4. Both companies will equally own and govern the insurance company.

5. The process is projected to be completed in time for next year’s application for Medicare Advantage through the CMS.

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