TULSA, Okla. — Hillcrest HealthCare System (Hillcrest) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma have agreed to a new, two year agreement. This new agreement, which starts on March 1, 2024, includes Hillcrest facilities and medical provider groups and will service members in Tulsa, Owasso, Claremore, Cushing, Henryetta and Pryor.
“We are excited to continue in-network care for customers who receive treatment at Hillcrest facilities,” said Stephania Grober, president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma. “Providing the most comprehensive access to care in Oklahoma is the foundation of what we do, and we are excited to deepen this partnership with Hillcrest.”
Entities included in the agreement are:
- Bailey Medical Center (Owasso)
- Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
- Hillcrest Hospital Cushing
- Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta
- Hillcrest Hospital Pryor
- Hillcrest Hospital South
- Hillcrest Medical Center
- Oklahoma Heart Institute
- Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
- Utica Park Clinic
Hillcrest also participates in these networks: Blue TraditionalSM, Blue Choice PPOSM, Blue Preferred PPOSM, Blue Advantage PPOSM, BlueLincs HMOSM, MyBlue HMOSM, Blue Plan65 SelectSM and Native BlueSM, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage (PPO)SM and Blue Cross Medicare Advantage (HMO)SM.
“Our partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is an essential component to providing the community with accessible care from the providers and nurses they know and trust,” said Kevin Gross, regional president of Hillcrest HealthCare System. “Delivering innovative, quality healthcare services across the region is our priority each day, and this continued partnership will help ensure we continue to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the communities we serve.”
For questions about coverage and in-network providers, visit bcbsok.com.
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About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
For 83 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma has been committed to meeting the health care financing needs of Oklahomans. As the state's oldest and largest private health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma provides health care benefit plans for more than 800,000 Oklahomans. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is a division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
About Hillcrest HealthCare System
In 1918, Hillcrest opened its doors to provide hope, health and healing to our community in a small hospital located in the heart of Tulsa. Today, Hillcrest HealthCare System is comprised of three hospitals in Tulsa and five regional hospitals, including Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, Hillcrest Hospital Pryor, Bailey Medical Center of Owasso. Hillcrest also provides comprehensive primary and specialty care services through Utica Park Clinic and Oklahoma Heart Institute. Learn more at hillcrest.com.
BlueLincs HMO plan provided by GHS Health Maintenance Organization, Inc. d/b/a BlueLincs HMO. HMO Special Needs Plan and PPO plans provided by GHS Insurance Company (GHSIC). HMO and PPO employer/union group plans provided by Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company (HCSC). HCSC, GHSIC, and BlueLincs are Independent Licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. HCSC, GHSIC, and BlueLincs are Medicare Advantage organizations with a Medicare contract. GHSIC is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Oklahoma Medicaid program. Enrollment in these plans depends on contract renewal.
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