Humana Health Insurance
Humana Health
Insurance Company has a strong presence in the United States of America .
With specialization in Group Health Insurance plans, Humana also offers
varied health plans, healthcare spending accounts, prescription drug
coverage, dental insurance, life insurance, and eye coverage. Because of
the diverse products on offer and the top-notch service it provides,
Humana has emerged as one of the most respected and trusted health
insurance providers in the States in which it offers its products. The
Humana Health products and services reflect their stated mission of
“developing state-of-the-art products, services, and technologies – so
when consumers have to think about their health benefits, they have
confidence and peace of mind to make informed decisions.”
Humana Health Story
The Humana journey
started in 1961 with a single premise of patient care. It was a dream of 2
lawyers from Kentucky - David A. Jones and Wendell
Cherry, who interestingly had an interest in patient care. They initiated
with a nursing home business with a meager investment of $1,000 and named
it Heritage House and Extendicare. Soon the business
expanded and several hospitals were established in no time. This gave
impetus to the plans of the directors of the company to push Humana, Inc.
as the largest hospital business company in the world by 1980s, when it
owned more than 80 hospitals all over the world. Finally, Humana Health
Insurance Company was formed in 1984 with the initial focus on HMO
plans.
Modern Humana Health
Insurance
With nearly 9 million
members, and a network of over 400,00 doctors, dentists, hospitals, and
pharmacies, the modern Humana Health Insurance is no less than a behemoth
in the US
medical insurance market. The company has more than
18,000 associates who are ever ready to provide healthcare solutions to
the customers in US and Puerto Rico. The
company is especially known for its innovative approach in
consumer-oriented affordable healthcare products.
Humana and Social Welfare
Humana has a strong
sense of community development and believe in donating time, talent and
money to the revered social causes. The local and community development
programs are never short of sponsorship if Humana is around. Humana Foundation was
formed in 1981 to support charitable activities and programs promoting
social causes with focus on healthcare, education, culture, and disaster
relief. Several programs and charities have benefited from the generous
donations from Humana Foundation. For example, American Red Cross received
$500,000 from the Foundation to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. In
the year 2005, the Foundation contributed $7.27 million to non-profit
organizations and community programs all across the United
States.
Humana Accolades
Humana received eHealthcare Leadership Awards for four
consecutive years. In 2003 alone, the company received Results Gold Awards
for Best e-Business, Best Health/Healthcare Content, and Best Overall
Internet site. In 2004, Humana was named a finalist in 3 categories of
2004 American Business Awards: Most Innovative Company, Best Customer
Service Organization, and Best Engineering Executive. In June 2006, Humana
won Stevie Award for SmartSummary RxSM benefits statement. The
statement was recognized in the Best New Product category at the 2006
American Business Awards. And in September 2006, Humana’s Medicare Part D
prescription drug plans (PDP) in the Florida region were ranked highest in
overall member satisfaction by J D Power and
Associates.
