SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nivano Physicians, Inc., a California-based Independent Physician Association (IPA), today announced the signing of a Medi-Cal contract with Molina Healthcare effective February 1, 2019. Sacramento county managed care Medi-Cal enrollees under Molina Healthcare will now have the option of receiving their primary care and specialty care services through Nivano Physicians thanks to the newly-signed agreement. Nivano Physician boasts an expansive and diverse network of over 700 primary care providers, specialists, hospitalists and ancillary providers.
“Our team has been working around the clock with Molina to reach this agreement. We are thrilled for the opportunity to work with a progressive health plan like Molina, and we look forward to offering comprehensive coverage for Medi-Cal recipients in Sacramento county. The new Nivano – Molina contract is expected to benefit many thousands of Medi-Cal managed care enrollees in Sacramento County. We feel this will be welcomed news to the Sacramento community, as Nivano Physicians continues in its mission and vision to serve those in need with the best possible network of physicians,” said Sarath Artham, CEO of Nivano Physicians.
About Nivano Physicians
Nivano Physicians is an Independent Physician Association (IPA) operating within Sacramento and surrounding counties. Nivano Physicians is a strong and committed advocate for the Medi-Cal community—ensuring that managed health care is actually ‘manageable.’ The association educates and advises clients and physician participants and oversees their managed health care needs. www.nivanophysicians.com
About Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthcare, a FORTUNE 500, multi-state health care organization, arranges for the delivery of health care services and offers health information management solutions to nearly five million individuals and families who receive their care through Medicaid, Medicare and other government-funded programs in fifteen states. www.molinahealthcare.com
For more information contact:
Deanna McQuillan
Operations & HR Manager | Nivano Physicians
916-407-2000 | deannam@nivanophysicians.com