National PPO Networks

PanaMed members may benefit from discounted provider prices through access to our networks of Preferred Providers. We have partnered with the largest proprietary PPO networks in the country, with nearly 550,000 physicians, 4,100 hospitals and more than 67,000 ancillary care facilities throughout the United States.

Their accreditations are tangible evidence of the quality and consistency of the services they offer to our customers, providers and the 16 million members who use the PPO Network. As external review becomes a more critical element in the PPO evaluation process, you can be confident that when you choose one of our networks, you are choosing a recognized leader that meets the highest national standards.

Example of Savings When Using the PPO Networks

DESCRIPTION	TOTAL NUMBER OF PRACTITIONERS OR FACILITIES	EFFECTIVE DISCOUNT*
Practitioners	550.000	42.7%
Acute Facilities - Inpatient	4.100	36.4%
Acute Facilities - Outpatient	4.100	26.1%
Ancillary Facilities	67.000	45.8%

*The above illustration is presented as an example of average discounts based on all claims processed in a 12 month period through the end of prior month. Effective discounts will vary from state to state.