WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems
[NYSE: SPR] celebrated the opening of a direct primary care health
center today in Oklahoma.
SolidaritUS Family Health Centers in Tulsa, Owasso
and McAlester provide Spirit
employees and their families in Oklahoma unparalleled access to personal
physicians and broad-scope primary care services at no cost.
"The addition of this benefit for Spirit employees in
Oklahoma provides access to
quality health care at lower costs," said Spirit Executive Vice
President and Chief Administration Officer Sam Marnick. "This unique benefit gives Spirit
employees and their families an edge for personalized health care
that will provide a better overall experience when it comes to
their medical and health needs."
The number of patients under care of each SolidaritUS
Health doctor is up to 75 percent fewer than the number typically
seen by a primary care doctor in fee-for-service practice. The
relatively small number of patients under each doctor's care offers
patients and their personal doctors the unique opportunity to get
to know one another and build a trusted relationship of mutual
responsibility for each patient's health.
"Spirit employees enjoy convenient access to high-quality care
with no out-of-pocket costs," said SolidaritUS Health President
Mark Blum. "Many patients have never
before experienced individualized care from a personal physician
who has the time to listen and provide care tailored to their
personal health needs and preferences.
"We know that better quality, broader scope primary care results
in healthier patients and lower overall health costs for employees
and employers," Mr. Blum said. "We are excited about our
relationship with Spirit AeroSystems and the UAW to bring Spirit
AeroSystems' employees and their families a world-class health care
experience."
Health insurance and doctor-patient relationships can be
stressful. The additional benefit of direct primary care will help
reduce those stresses.
"UAW members and other Spirit employees have unprecedented
access to their personal doctors at the Family Health Centers and
remotely by mobile phone, video conference and email," said
Kaye Brewer, UAW Tulsa Local 952
Vice President. "We are hopeful this personalized care and access
will result in better wellness management and outcomes for our
members as it continues to evolve."
Spirit employs approximately 1,600 in Oklahoma, including 1,300 UAW-represented
workers.
"All of us in Oklahoma are
enrolled in this benefit – both UAW-represented and management
employees. This is a solution for all of us, together," said
Bill Brown, Spirit Senior Vice
President, Oklahoma Operations. "Having access to quality,
personalized health care is a top priority for our team. With the
addition of a direct primary care benefit, employees will be
empowered to better manage their overall health care
experience."
On the web: www.spiritaero.com
On Twitter: @SpiritAero
About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both
commercial and defense customers. With headquarters
in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit
operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include
fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's
premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses
on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum
manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe. More
information is available at www.spiritaero.com.
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