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EmblemHealth is a health maintenance organization
and health insurance company based in New York City
. It was formed in 2006 by the merger of Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and HIP Health Plan of New York to become one for-profit company. EmblemHealth has its headquarters in 55 Water Street
in Lower Manhattan
, New York City
. In 2004 HIP Health Plan had moved 2,000 of its employees to 55 Water Street, the largest corporate relocation to Lower Manhattan since the September 11 attacks.
Health maintenance organization
A health maintenance organization is an organization that provides managed care for health insurance contracts in the United States as a liaison with health care providers...
and health insurance company based in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. It was formed in 2006 by the merger of Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and HIP Health Plan of New York to become one for-profit company. EmblemHealth has its headquarters in 55 Water Street
55 Water Street
55 Water Street is a 687ft tall skyscraper in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It was completed in 1972 and has 53 floors. Emery Roth & Sons designed the building, which is tied with 277 Park Avenue as the 40th tallest building in New York City. When it was completed it was the largest office...
in Lower Manhattan
Lower Manhattan
Lower Manhattan is the southernmost part of the island of Manhattan, the main island and center of business and government of the City of New York...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. In 2004 HIP Health Plan had moved 2,000 of its employees to 55 Water Street, the largest corporate relocation to Lower Manhattan since the September 11 attacks.