20 Janu ary 2014 - Europ Assistance

GCS - ITPA Division Surpasses $620 Million
in Annual Billed Charges & Processes Over
250,000 International (Non U.S.) Transactions
U.S. Billed Charges & International Transactions Grow Significantly in 2013
Toronto – Europ Assistance - Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) ITPA Division is pleased to
announce that in combination with GMMI, GCS’ other cost containment division located in Sunrise,
Florida, they have surpassed $620 million in annual U.S. healthcare billed charges in 2013.
GCS also continued to experience year over year growth in the number of international claims
processed. In 2013, GCS processed over 250,000 non U.S. claims through their International
Provider network, which now numbers over 10,000 providers located around the world.
“GCS’ combined cost containment units continued to experience significant and steady growth in
2013, particularly as it relates to annual U.S. healthcare billed charges and new customer
acquisition. Being able to surpass the $600 million USD threshold is a significant achievement for
the combined teams and firmly establishes GCS’ leadership position within the cost containment
industry. GCS continues to manage one of the largest portfolios of international patients seeking
treatment in the U.S., which allows us to consistently negotiate deeper discounts and better pricing
at leading healthcare facilities, which results in a significant reduction of healthcare costs for our
valued clients.” says Peter Lozier, Chief Network Officer, GCS - Corporate Medical Network.
“GCS’ ongoing commitment to reducing the overall net healthcare costs and expenditures for our
clients, while consistently delivering world-class patient support and assistance continues to win
the support of our clients and significantly enhances our ability to attract and generate new
business.” says Lozier.
To learn more about Global Corporate Solutions cost containment solutions, please visit our
website at www.gcs.europ-assistance.com; to learn more about GMMI; please visit their website at
www.gmmusa.com.
Press contact
Brad Loder
Director of Marketing & Communications
Tel. : +1 (905) 669-7129
E-mail: [email protected]
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20 January 2014
Press release