Pan-American Life Forms New Healthcare Network in Latin America [Health & Beauty Close – Up]

Pan-American Life Insurance Group, a provider of insurance and financial services throughout the Americas, has announced the launch of PALIGMED, a medical and provider healthcare network in Latin America.

In a release, the Company said that PALIGMED is a full-service provider network covering the Latin America region, offering policyholders access to top hospital, diagnostic services and physicians in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama. Additionally, aligned with the company's multinational strategy, with PALIGMED Pan-American Life is also introducing a new regional ID card which facilitates access to the company's provider network across the Latin America region. With the regional ID card, insured employees of Pan-American Life's multinational roster of clients will more easily access care from country to country when traveling throughout Latin America.

"As the leading health insurance carrier in the region, Pan- American Life is committed to delivering quality healthcare," said Rob Suchecki, Vice President International Health Operations. "From an offering of the best providers in the region to a medical management infrastructure supported by specialized software, PALIGMED enhances the customer's experience at all levels of patient care and healthcare administration. Also differentiating PALIGMED is immediate, hassle-free recognition and direct pay access to our plan members in all of our countries, as well as our clients who travel throughout the region."

As described by the Company, highlights of PALIGMED in Central and South America:

-Direct Pay access to top physicians in each country

-Access to leading hospitals and other healthcare providers

-Regional ID card

-Enhanced medical management infrastructure

-Network negotiated discounts

-Value-added benefits program

-Credentials verification of each PALIGMED provider

-Available in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama

The Pan-American Life Insurance Group is a provider of insurance and financial services throughout the Americas.

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