CHI Franciscan - St. Clare

CHI Franciscan Health has signed on as the latest anchor partner for the Cambia Grove, a community space for health care innovation in Seattle. CHI Franciscan joins partners UW Medicine,Regence BlueShield,EvergreenHealth Partners, MultiCare Health System andQliance to support the Cambia Grove's mission to create a hub forhealth care innovation in the Paci c Northwest. Anchor partners commit to piloting programs with entrepreneurs, innovators, businesses and investors collectively seeking to solve some ofthe health care industry's most pressing challenges. "We are thrilled to have CHI Franciscan Health join as our latest anchor partner," said Nicole Bell, Executive Director of the Cambia Grove. "Each new organization brings its own unique perspective and experience to help drive innovation, contain costs and improve the customer experience." "The Puget Sound has a well-deserved reputation as an incubator for companies exploring new ways to deliver health care. At CHI Franciscan Health, we are also committed to transforming the way we deliver care in the communities we serve," said CHI Franciscan CEO Ketul J. Patel. "Being a part of Cambia Grove will allow us to work with companies that are on the cutting-edge of this new health care economy and enable us to be at the forefront of bringing these new ideas to the patients we serve." CHI Franciscan Health Partners with the Cambia Grove to Drive Health Care Innovation Are you looking to sign up for a Medicare Advantage health plan this fall? CHI Franciscan Health has a free Medicare Insurance Helpline available to all our patients, whether you are just turning 65 or looking to switch to a new Medicare plan. The helpline is operated by MedicareCompareUSA, a Medicare-specialty insurance agency, and the insurance specialists are licensed and trained with a mission to help you nd the right Medicare Advantage plan that best ts your individual needs, preferences and budget. MedicareCompareUSA agents can help you compare plans and enroll in one that is accepted by all CHI Franciscan hospitals and clinics in Pierce, King and Kitsap counties. We encourage all our patients to take advantage of this free service during the annual Medicare fall open enrollment period, which is October 15 through December 7. MedicareCompareUSA agents are also available throughout the year to assist patients who are becoming Medicare eligible and those who qualify for a special election period (such as moving into our service area, losing their employee retiree coverage or becoming dual eligible for Medicare and Medicaid). Call our Medicare Insurance Helpline, serviced by MedicareCompareUSA, toll-free at 1-866-491-3860. Agents are available to assist you Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Medicare Open Enrollment Is Coming This Fall MedicareCompareUSA is not affi liated with the Federal Medicare program. MedicareCompareUSA is a Medicare-specialty insurance agency and call center. MedicareCompareUSA is a resource provided at no cost and with no obligation, and Medicare benefi ciaries are free to contact each Medicare plan directly, work with any licensed Medicare insurance agent, or access Medicare plan information by calling 1-800-MEDICARE or online at www.medicare.gov. chifranciscan.org /// ST. CLARE HOSPITAL 3

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