Tenet and TriWest Healthcare Alliance Partner to Expand Access for Veterans

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Tenet Healthcare Corporation THC and TriWest Healthcare Alliance have signed an agreement that will expand access to healthcare services for Veterans in Arizona, California, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas. As a result, Veterans will gain access to 41 hospitals, 19 urgent care centers, seven freestanding emergency departments, 18 ambulatory surgery centers, 85 diagnostic imaging centers and nearly 600 employed physicians. This is the first agreement between Tenet and TriWest.

“Tenet is proud to partner with TriWest to offer more healthcare options for our nation's Veterans, supplementing the capabilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and providing expedited care at a time when it is needed most,” said Clint Hailey, chief managed care officer for Tenet Healthcare. “We look forward to working collaboratively with TriWest, in support of the VA, to improve the health of the brave men and women who have served our country.”

The agreement will enhance the coordination of care in the Veterans community by enabling the sharing of information between VA healthcare facilities and Tenet facilities.

“This new agreement with Tenet represents a significant expansion to TriWest's network of providers in five of our 28 states of operation and is aimed at enhancing Veterans' access to healthcare. Tenet has a strong presence in many communities where our nation's Veterans live and their wide variety of services and multiple care settings are a great addition to our network. We couldn't be more pleased to complete this agreement,” said David J. McIntyre, Jr., chief executive officer for TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

About Tenet

Tenet Healthcare Corporation, a leading healthcare services company, through its subsidiaries operates 79 hospitals, 189 outpatient centers and Conifer Health Solutions, a leader in business process solutions for healthcare providers serving more than 700 hospital and other clients nationwide. Tenet's hospitals and related healthcare facilities are committed to providing high quality care to patients in the communities they serve. For more information, please visit www.tenethealth.com.

About TriWest Healthcare Alliance

Headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., TriWest Healthcare Alliance has been On a Mission to Serve^® America's military families and Veterans since 1996. It is our honor to deliver award-winning customer service and provide access to high-quality health care and wellness services, including behavioral health, crisis management and counseling. For more information, please visit www.triwest.com/vapccc.

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