MinuteClinic to accept Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

MINNEAPOLIS MinuteClinic, which is owned by CVS Caremark, has announced that beginning Feb. 1 it will become a participating provider with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

"Horizon BCBSNJ shares our goal of creating consumer-driven healthcare solutions that provide convenient access and deliver cost savings," stated Chip Phillips, MinuteClinic president. "By offering quality treatment in a convenient setting, we can work with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to help reduce healthcare insurance expenses for their members as well as time spent away from their families and the workplace." 

Added Richard Popiel, MD, MBA, VP and chief medical officer, Horizon BCBSNJ, "MinuteClinic provides a cost-effective solution for addressing common illnesses while maintaining Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's standards for high quality health care."