Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin expands network and partners with Edgerton Hospital
MADISON, WISCONSIN, November 14, 2024 – Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) is excited to announce that Edgerton Hospital’s clinics, urgent care and hospital will be available as in-network health care options through the Partners HMO, Partners Plus POS and Neighbors HMO Product lines. GHC-SCW partners with local health systems, like Edgerton Hospital and Clinics, to expand access to high-quality preventive health care Providers and Specialists in regions outside of Dane County. The partnership between the two organizations took effect on November 1, 2024.
GHC-SCW plan members can now access care in Rock County from Edgerton Hospital’s five locations: Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, Edgerton Hospital Quick Care, Fulton Square Clinic, Milton Clinic and Whitewater Clinic. Members can choose a Primary Care Provider (PCP) from any of the three Edgerton Hospital Clinics.
“It’s essential to continue assessing partnerships that help members get the health care services they need,” said Marty Anderson, GHC-SCW Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer. “Edgerton Hospital’s dedication to exceptional quality, innovative health services and wellness made it a natural fit for us.”
Insurance plans and benefits vary; GHC-SCW members are encouraged to call GHC-SCW Member Services at (608) 828-4853 to ensure their choice of Primary Care Provider is in network.
About GHC-SCW
Proudly serving over 73,000 members, Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) is Wisconsin’s first, and Dane County’s only, member-owned, non-profit health care cooperative, ensuring patients and members are at the top of the leadership chart, giving them a voice in their health care. Services extend across greater Dane County and select areas in South Central Wisconsin, offering insurance coverage and clinical care.
Celebrating almost 50 years, GHC-SCW is the first health plan in Wisconsin to offer patients a money-back guarantee if they are dissatisfied with their experience at a GHC-SCW clinic. GHC-SCW is perennially a national leader in quality. In 2024, GHC-SCW achieved a 4.5 out of 5 rating among private commercial plans according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) report cards. To learn more about GHC-SCW, visit ghcscw.com.
About NCQA
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations and recognizes clinicians in key clinical areas. NCQA’s HEDIS® is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s Web site (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more informed health care choices.
