(January 28, 2008) — SCAN Health Plan announced today that Sierra Primary Care Medical Group and Antelope Valley Medical Associates have joined the health plan’s physician network. As a result, SCAN members in the Antelope Valley now have even greater access and choice when it comes to their health care.

“We are thrilled that these groups have joined our provider network,” said Tim Schwab, M.D., chief medical officer of SCAN. “Both groups are well known and respected throughout the Antelope Valley for the personalized care they provide.”

SCAN members can choose from primary care physicians located in Palmdale and Lancaster. The participating hospital is Lancaster Community Hospital.

SCAN Health Plan is a not-for-profit organization that has been focusing for more than 30 years on the unique needs of people with Medicare. SCAN is one of California's fastest-growing Medicare Advantage plans, currently serving more than 100,000 members in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura and Kern counties. Further information may be obtained at www.scanhealthplan.com. Medicare-eligible individuals interested in joining should call toll-free 800-915-7226.