Phoenix Healthcare Receives Approval for Mississippi Expansion.JACKSON Jackson. 1 City (1990 pop. 37,446), seat of Jackson co., S Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1857. It is an industrial and commercial center in a farm region. , Miss.--(BW HealthWire)--July 16, 1997--The State Insurance Commission has approved the merger of two managed care organizations serving more than 11,000 members in Mississippi Mississippi, state, United States Mississippi (mĭs'əsĭp`ē), one of the Deep South states of the United States. It is bordered by Alabama (E), the Gulf of Mexico (S), Arkansas and Louisiana, with most of the border formed by . The merger, between Phoenix Healthcare Corporation of Nashville, Tenn., and Southeast Managed Care Organization (SEMCO SEMCO Southeastern Michigan Computer Organization, Inc. SEMCO Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. SEMCO Systems Engineering and Management Company SEMCO Salisbury Engineering Manufacturing Company (Missouri) ) of Jackson, was effective on June 30. Phoenix officials said new plan identification cards and correspondence are being sent to all SEMCO policyholders informing them of the benefits of the merger. With the merger, SEMCO becomes Phoenix Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc. The company is now the only health maintenance organization with all operations centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. in Mississippi. Dr. David N. Duddleston, a Jackson physician and SEMCO founder, will serve as medical director of the new organization. Phoenix officials said the decision to expand into Mississippi stemmed stemmed adj. 1. Having the stems removed. 2. Provided with a stem or a specific type of stem. Often used in combination: stemmed goblets; long-stemmed roses. partly from SEMCO's performance and reputation. SEMCO was founded in 1993 by more than 300 Jackson-area physicians. "When we decided to expand into Mississippi, we targeted SEMCO because of its reputation for excellent customer service, strong provider partnerships and a desirable benefits package," said Samuel H. Howard, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Phoenix Healthcare Corporation. "Those attributes attracted our attention because they reflect Phoenix's corporate philosophy. Phoenix can bring added expertise and resources to provide clients, members and providers with superior service." A commitment to community-based health care and access to local physicians will drive the decisions made by Phoenix Healthcare of Mississippi, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. executive director Stephen G. Braden. "Health care is a community-based business. We keep our members satisfied by responding promptly to their needs and by offering timely, efficient service," said Braden, a 13-year veteran of the managed care field. "Mississippi's operations will stay in Mississippi. Although the name has changed, it's still the same great people and service." With its acquisition of SEMCO, Phoenix Healthcare Corporation now serves more than 80,000 members in two states. CONTACT: Phoenix Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc. Ted Cheatham, 601/956-2706 |
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