The Challenge
In today's health care marketplace consumers are continually faced with fewer choices and escalating costs. Many businesses have found it increasingly difficult to offer health benefits to their employees, and have been forced to raise employee contributions or reduce benefits packages. This makes health care a larger expense than some families can comfortably afford, and makes it a challenge for some employers to attract and retain an adequate workforce.

The Solution
Hometown Healthcare
The Rutherford HealthPlan is a locally owned and operated company committed to providing quality health care to our community at competitive prices. Coordinating the finest resources in our area, the Rutherford HealthPlan provides solutions to help employers meet the needs of their employees. We have the most comprehensive panel of providers available in Rutherford County and, through partnering and contractual relationships, provide access to cost effective care throughout the region. Decisions regarding your health care are made locally by your personal physician at our local hospital. Your local hospital and physician will always be here for you while other plans may enter or leave the area over time.
Local Governance
The Rutherford HealthPlan is a partnership between Rutherford Hospital, the Physicians Alliance of Rutherford County, and local employer groups. This alliance was formed to allow local consumers and health care providers to collaborate on mutual health care interests such as quality of care, appropriate utilization, and cost containment. Member employer groups are invited to participate in the Management Committee, which is the governing body of the health plan. Local physicians and hospital representatives support the plan through participation in an Advisory Board.
Lower Medical Costs
The Rutherford HealthPlan understands the difficulties faced by those seeking a health plan that meets their specific needs. Through coordination of physician and hospital services, we are able to provide care at a lower cost than many health plans. Local health care providers are active participants in strategies to contain the cost of health services. In addition, we make every effort to reduce administrative costs yet still provide a satisfactory level of customer service to meet all our members' needs.
Commitment to your Satisfaction
Meeting the needs of our community is the main goal of the Rutherford HealthPlan. We encourage feedback from our members so that we may address their changing needs in a timely fashion. Our physicians and member employers understand the importance of the patient-physician relationship and do everything in their power to maintain that bond. Our provider directories feature easy to read listings of all physicians and health services that are accessible under the Rutherford HealthPlan.