FEATURE STORY
Ten-year Network Development Program Results in High-Performing U.S. PPO
Hygeia's national network of 4,000 hospitals and 400,000 physicians represents market-dominant hospital and physician groups, high-volume hospitals in key states as well as strategically located facilities in metropolitan cities and rural areas.

HYGEIA NEWS
Hygeia Upgrades Provider Search Tool
Expanded search functions and more comprehensive provider information to make patient direction an effortless process.

New Hygeia Preferred Provider House Calls USA Provides Onsite Medical Care
Experienced physicians available to provide skilled medical care in the privacy of a hotel room, home or office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Hygeia Online Repricing Tool Delivers Tangible Benefits
Clients have 24-hour access to online bill submission 7 days a week, 365 days a year and many other benefits.

PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT - FOCUS ON FLORIDA
Florida May Deregulate Hospitals
The administration of Gov. Jeb Bush proposed a major deregulation of the state’s hospital industry.

Hygeia Strengthens Relationship With Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Florida Hospitals
Hygeia targets influential hospital group for focused contracting effort.

Building Beds
Florida is awash in it biggest healthcare building boom since the 1980s.

MARKET WATCH
Prompt Pay Regulations By State
Over 47 states extended Prompt Pay legislation to health care plans and payers, requiring them to pay or deny claims within a state specified time frame.

International Travel to U.S. Forecast
International inbound arrivals to the U.S. are forecasted to gain strength reaching 49 million visitors by 2007.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Conferences, books and websites

FAQ:
New York State Health Care Reform Act (HCRA) and State Health Services Surcharge

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