October 13, 2011
ODS Health welcomes Matt Schnug home to Spokane
PORTLAND, OR. (Oct. 13, 2011) � ODS Health Plan, Inc., (ODS Health) announced today the opening of a Spokane-based sales office to be led by Spokane native, Matt Schnug.
"We are committed to the Washington market. We think the best way to serve a community and its health needs is to be an active part of that community. We are thrilled to be able to move one of our most seasoned team members home to Spokane to help establish ODS Health as a partner to Washingtonians," said Robert Gootee, President & CEO of ODS Health.
Matt Schnug will join Robin Hilleary, ODS Health Regional Sales Director as the newest member of the ODS Health team in Washington. Schnug was born and raised in Spokane and attended Gonzaga Prep high school. Schnug joined ODS Health in 2006 and has most recently been the manager the ODS Health Alaska office in Anchorage.
"The opportunity to return home to my roots is one I could not pass up," said Schnug. "I am excited to share the benefits of ODS Health with Washington and to be part of this team. I know our unique approach to health, including evidence-based , cost-effective, health-inspiring medical plans will be a welcome addition to the Washington health plan market. I am excited to get started and share the passion we have for health with Spokane."
In September, ODS Health announced its plans to expand its product offering to include large group insured and individual and family medical plans in the state of Washington in 2012. Currently, ODS Health offers self-funded medical plans and pharmacy plans in the state of Washington.
ODS Health has been pioneering affordable and effective health coverage for more than 55 years. Their focus is to help members manage their healthcare and achieve their best health. This mission is accomplished through evidence-based plan designs, effective medical management and a commitment to quality. ODS Health�s Oregon PPO plan is an NCQA accredited plan.
"As we expand our medical plan into Washington, our goal does not change. We are still focused on helping our members find the right care at the right time, in the right place for the right price," said Dr. William Johnson, ODS Health Chief Medical Officer. "Our team will continue to focus on the members, partnering with them on their journey to better health."
In addition to providing a comprehensive medical network in Washington through the First Choice Health network, ODS Health offers its members access to the tools and resources they need to manage their health. ODS Health Well Tools™, a standard part of all ODS Health medical plans, offers members online and telephonic resources, including access to ODS Health eDoc, ODS Health Registered Nurse Advice Line, health coaching, condition management and care coordination.
"My team and I look forward to working with many partners from producers, to employers to members,� said Robin Hilleary, ODS Health Regional Sales Director. �We are proud to offer flexible plans and superb customer service."
If you would like more information on ODS Health plan offerings, please contact Robin Hilleary at 866-938-7561 or Matt Schnug at 855-801-2989.
About ODS Health
ODS Health is a multifaceted organization that provides medical, dental, pharmacy, vision and professional liability insurance products, along with a variety of business services including benefits administration. ODS Health serves more than one million members. Founded in 1955, ODS Health has been a pioneer in health and health benefits for the Pacific Northwest. ODS Health is headquartered in Portland and has offices in Medford, Ore., Milwaukie, Ore., Bend, Ore., and La Grande, Ore., as well as in Seattle, Wash., Spokane, Wash., and Anchorage, Alaska.
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