General Info

Based in Nashville, Tenn., HealthSpring is one of the largest managed care organizations in the United States whose primary focus is the Medicare Advantage market. Its concentration on Medicare programs provides it with opportunities to understand the complexities of the Medicare regulations, design competitive products, manage medical costs, and offer high quality health care benefits to Medicare beneficiaries in its local service areas. The company s Medicare Advantage experience also allows it to build collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with health care providers, including comprehensive networks of hospitals and physicians, that are experienced in managing Medicare populations. HealthSpring currently owns and operates Medicare Advantage and stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plans in Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Illinois, and Mississippi. In addition, the company uses its infrastructure and provider networks in Tennessee and Alabama to offer commercial health plans to individuals and employer groups.