Network Consultation

Memorial Hermann HealthWorks understands that every employer's needs are unique when it comes to health care. That's why we support and participate in diverse and flexible network options to meet the specific needs of your employees and your organization.

Our goal is to connect your team to our integrated health delivery system, featuring affiliated physicians and facilities across the Greater Houston area. You can choose the health plan that works best for you from the following options:

• Broad Networks: Offering the most options for care, these networks are highly attractive to employees. They provide the greatest choice of providers but may pose greater challenges for controlling year-over-year medical spend.
• Narrow Networks: These plans center access on Memorial Hermann's high-quality facilities and affiliated physicians. They offer a more cost-effective solution for employers, providing greater cost controls and competitive rates.
• Tiered Networks: A hybrid approach that gives employees the choice of a broad network but incentivizes them to use high-value, cost-effective providers (like Memorial Hermann) in a preferred tier through lower out-of-pocket costs.
• Employer-Niche Networks: For ultimate customization, employers can contract directly with networks partnered with Memorial Hermann. This helps enable reduced costs, improved quality and benefits tailored specifically to your workforce's needs.

Through these options and exploration of other benefit design elements that can complement a network configuration, Memorial Hermann can help employers balance employee choice with sustainable, year-over-year cost management.