Encircle EPO is an Exclusive Provider Organization launched in 2003 by Encore Health Network. Encircle is a provider-sponsored managed care network that began in central Indiana and is now expanding statewide.
Why Encircle? Encore developed Encircle in response to employers’ requests for other creative insurance products to help contain rising healthcare costs while providing an exclusive network of physicians and hospitals committed to delivering the highest quality healthcare services available. Employers recognize that affordable healthcare benefits are important to their employees, without compromising quality. Encircle is cost effective for both employers and employees, with claims savings, deeper provider discounts, and reinsurance discounts – better pricing and lower premiums. What’s more, it satisfies all your healthcare needs.
Encircle EPO at a Glance
Premier Hospital Panel: Clarian Health (Methodist, IU, and Riley Hospitals) and Community Hospitals of Indianapolis and Anderson.
Premier Professional Panel: Methodist Medical Group, ProHealth, and IU Medical Group.
Self-Insured/Fully Insured Based: Encircle offers members significant discounts, flexible services, and local administration.
Discount Driven: Encircle will offer additional claim savings (up to 20%) through DRG facility pricing and deeper discounted fee schedules.
Comprehensive: Encircle is an exclusive network with all specialties represented.
Open Access: Encircle is an open-access network with no gatekeeper.
Flexibility: Encircle offers choice in administration services such as repricing and/or medical management.
Adaptive: Encircle may be offered as a dual or exclusive arrangement. No specialty carve-out options are available.
Competitive Pricing: Encircle access and repricing fees are comparable to any other network available.
Local Ownership: Encircle is owned by The HealthCare Group, LLC. Its health system owners include Clarian Health in Indianapolis, Community Hospitals Indianapolis, Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, and Parkview Health in Fort Wayne.
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For more information about Encircle, call us toll free at (888) 574-8180.