Nix Health Receives OptumHealth Center of Excellence Designation for Bariatric Centers of Excellence Network
San Antonio, Texas (August 18, 2011) – OptumHealth, one of the nation’s largest health and wellness companies, has named Nix Health a Center of Excellence (COE) for its bariatric services.
OptumHealth gives the COE designation to medical centers that combine superior clinical care with excellent patient support. COE networks provide members with access to superior medical centers at industry-leading discounts for organ and bone marrow transplantation, cancer, congenital heart disease, neonatology, bariatric surgery and infertility treatment.
“We selected Nix Health as a Center of Excellence because it represents a commitment to help treat patients during some of the most critical points of care,” said Chris Pricco, chief operating officer for OptumHealth, which oversees the COE program. “We commend the Nix Health Weight Loss Surgery Center for its excellence in providing high-quality care for its patients.”
As a two-time recipient of this award, Nix Health is proud to have the Bariatric Center of Excellence distinction, and looks forward to helping many more patients by working hand-in-hand with OptumHealth.
“Our goal is to provide our patients with a safe surgical option for weight loss,” said J. Keith Wright, M.D.* “This recognition from OptumHealth illustrates the dedication of the entire Nix Weight Loss Surgery team to help our patients achieve and maintain their goals.”
Nix Weight Loss Surgery Center is also recognized as an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. For more information on the Nix Weight Loss Surgery Center, call (210) 579-3315.
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About Nix Health
Nix Health offers San Antonio and the surrounding communities a vast array of medical services ranging from primary care and surgical services to behavioral and rehabilitation services. Accessible and comprehensive services are available at various locations: Nix Medical Center, Nix Alamo Heights, Nix Specialty Health Center, Nix Primary Care Center, Nix North Orthopaedic Center and other physician offices throughout San Antonio. For more information on Nix Health call 210.271.1800 or visit www.nixhealth.com.
About OptumHealth
OptumHealth is part of Optum, a leading information and technology-enabled health services company dedicated to making the health system work better for everyone. OptumHealth is a leader in population health management, helping 60 million Americans navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. OptumHealth supports the physical, mental and financial health of individuals with solutions offered through employers, health plans, public sector programs and health care providers. Visit www.optum.com or www.optumhealth.com for more information.
*Physicians are independent practitioners and active members of Nix Health medical staff.