FirstCare Health Plans Names New AVP of Network Management

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, officials at FirstCare Health Plans named Hilary Greason as the new assistant vice president of network management.

"We took great care in searching for the right person to oversee our network management area," said FirstCare VP of Operation Paul Marchant. "Hilary's proven track record of excellence make her a terrific addition to the FirstCare team as she will help us continue providing access to high-quality health care providers for our members throughout the state of Texas."

Greason brings over 15 years of experience in provider network development, provider relations, contract management and credentialing from her assignments with Banner Health in Tucson, Arizona. Additionally, while at Banner Health, she improved network database operations—resulting in improved workflows—and improved turnaround time of service requests. Her background also includes experience in home health, senior health and living, skilled nursing and therapy services management.

Greason holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management and Marketing, and a masters' degree in MIS, both from the University of Phoenix.

She is based out of FirstCare's headquarters in Austin, Texas.

About FirstCare Health Plans
Our mission is to provide access to high quality, affordable health care through strong partnerships in the communities we serve. Since 1985, we've been serving the health care needs of members across North, West, and Central Texas. Today, our service area includes 108 counties, with local offices in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, and corporate offices in Austin, Texas. We offer a wide range of HMO, PPO, HSA, and ASO products through a variety of programs, including small and large employer plans; state, federal and teacher plans; government programs; and the Health Insurance Marketplace. With the support of our owners, Covenant Health in Lubbock and Hendrick Health System in Abilene, we serve over 188,000 members. For more information, please visit www.firstcare.com.

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SOURCE FirstCare Health Plans