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HOMELINK Adds New Director to Lead Provider Network Development & Relations

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HOMELINK, a leading provider of integrated specialty services for workers’ compensation and group health, is pleased to announce the addition of Derek Ferrell as director of provider network development and relations. He brings deep expertise in network development and enhancement, contract and claims negotiation, and network operations to the company.

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Derek Ferrell, Director of Provider Network Development and Relations, HOMELINK

Derek Ferrell, Director of Provider Network Development and Relations, HOMELINK

“Derek’s wealth of experience and fresh perspective will be key to further building our top-tier national network of providers,” said Gale Vogler, vice president of sales at HOMELINK. “His background and energy are exactly what we need to take our relationships and operations to the next level.”

Prior to joining HOMELINK, Ferrell led network development activities for several health plans across 36 states, driving multi-state network expansion and improving provider relations. With extensive knowledge of critical networks including Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, and ACO Reach, he will lead a team responsible for end-to-end management of the HOMELINK network, including development, contract negotiations, account management, credentialing, provider data, and provider escalations.

“I am proud to join HOMELINK and continue to build on the strong, national network foundation that has been a part of its DNA from the beginning,” said Ferrell. “I look forward to working together to deliver great care to patients, exceptional support to our providers, and great service for our clients.”

With more than 30 years of dedicated service, HOMELINK has carefully built its network, maintaining direct contracts with high-performing providers in strategic locations. That direct contact, along with rigorous credentialing, ensures accountability and compliance for a dependable provider network.

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About HOMELINK

HOMELINK is an innovative national provider of integrated specialty services to the healthcare and workers’ compensation industries. As a privately held, employee-owned company, our associates are naturally motivated to help the payers, patients, and providers we service achieve great outcomes. Our commitment to delivering superior customer service is backed by our proprietary technology to ensure that information is received in a timely fashion for a coordinated and efficient offering across the continuum of care.

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