Physicians Health Plan

History

Physicians Health Plan began in 1980, when Sparrow Health System and a group of visionary physicians began developing mid-Michigan's first broad-based Independent Practice Association model HMO. An IPA is made up of a network of local physicians, hospitals, and other professionals who deliver a full continuum of care. In 1982, PHP's first products were introduced to the market. Today PHP remains a subsidiary of SHS with more than 3,100 practitioners and 31 hospitals participating in PHP's provider network.

Governance

Physicians Health Plan is governed by a Board of Directors composed of adult PHP enrollees, residents of the community, participating physicians, and hospitals. The PHP Board of Directors is responsible for establishing and overseeing corporate policy, and is supported by designated committees covering areas such as operations, quality improvement, care coordination, finance, credentialing, and pharmacy and therapeutics.

Our Mission

To improve the health status of our members by facilitating access to quality, compassionate, accessible, and cost-effective health services through organized health delivery systems.

Our Vision

To be the premier health financing organization, known for its ability to improve the health status of its members and for its service, quality, innovative and cost-effective financing solutions for employers, individuals, purchasers, and governmental agencies.

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