Saint Francis to offer healthcare plans to small, medium businesses

Saint Francis Healthcare announced Monday morning that the organization will offer medical insurance for both small and medium businesses with plans to start in January, 2021.

The goal of the plan, officials said in a press conference, is to cut out the middle man and keep care local with a wide-network plan.

Wide-network plans include any provider within the local market, not just St. Francis providers. Officials said the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center will be included in coverage along with SouthEast Health and Missouri Delta.

The Saint Francis system includes over 350 providers in 25 different specialties. It includes primary care facilities in 10 cities in Southeast Missouri including Poplar Bluff, Dexter and Sikeston as well as seven urgent care facilities.

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