Banner Health reaches network agreement with Humana

GREELEY – Banner Network Colorado has reached an agreement to offer medical care to consumers  in Weld and Larimer counties who are insured through Humana Inc.’s (NYSE: HUM),  health maintenance organization (HMO) plans.

The new network gives Humana members access to Banner’s 300 primary care doctors and specialists, as well as its local hospitals. Banner operates North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, McKee Medical Center in Loveland and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center, which opens in April 2015, as well as Banner clinics.

The agreement, announced Monday, takes effect Jan. 1. People can choose Humana plans for access to Banner’s network through…