Encircle EPO is an Exclusive Provider Organization launched in 2003 by Encore Health Network.
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
"Encircle's select statewide network consists of names you've come to know and trust, including 43 renowned Indiana hospitals, a host of premier professional provider groups, and nearly 14,000 of the state's finest physicians."
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.
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For more information about Encircle, call us toll free at (888) 574-8180.