The nonprofit health plan hopes to have pair of clinics open by early next year.
BY JACOB PALMER | DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
The nonprofit health plan Kaiser Permanente hopes to have a pair of clinics in the Eugene area open by early next year.
The Oakland, Calif.-based health care provider plans to launch a dental and medical clinic on Jan. 4.
“Some people like (the HMO) model — all incorporated, all-inclusive,” said Chris Boone, president of Boone Insurance Associates, an independent life and health insurance broker based in Eugene. “Others want the PPO model — more choice. It really depends on what the consumer wants in terms of access.
“I think (Kaiser will) bring competitive pricing and additional options for consumers locally,” Boone said.
(SOURCE: Register-Guard)
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