HOUSTON (January 15, 2014)

Health Plan Facilitates Access to Memorial Hermann's Clinically Integrated, High-Quality Care

Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company has been selected by the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center to provide the health benefits plan to its employees and their family members.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to provide health benefits to the employees and families of the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center,” said Dan Wolterman, President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System. “Two-time NBA champions, the Rockets are a young team on the rise, while Toyota Center is one of the premier live entertainment venues in the nation. We look forward to supporting both organizations with high-quality care from the Memorial Hermann network of hospitals and physicians.”

Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company will provide the health insurance benefits for the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center effective February 1, 2014.

“As the region’s largest, full-service health system, we are dedicated to advancing the health of the populations we serve by using evidence-based medicine that results in better outcomes and lower health care costs,” Wolterman added.

A key differentiator for Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company from its competitors is its integral position within Memorial Hermann Health System and its direct alignment with Memorial Hermann’s affiliated physician groups – MHMD and Memorial Hermann Medical Group.

“The Rockets and Toyota Center are always looking for the highest quality and cost-effective health insurance for our employees,” said Rockets & Toyota Center CEO Tad Brown. “Not only does Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company bring that to the table, but also access to patient-centered health care, leading-edge technology and awarding-winning medical facilities.”

Memorial Hermann continuously receives recognition for its safe, high-quality patient care. In 2013, the health system was named one of the top-15 health systems in the nation – cited for its exceptional patient safety and quality performance – by Truven Health Analytics.

“We look forward to servicing the health care needs of the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center employees and their families,” said Brian Wells, CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company. “Brokers and employers are now reaching out to Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company because we provide health benefit premium quotes they find to be very competitive.”