Frequently Asked Questions about the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Intermountain Healthcare Alliance

• Have HCI and Intermountain merged?
  No, both organizations are separate and independent operating organizations. They are allies against a common enemy—cancer—and will combine their strengths to learn about what causes cancer and to find the best ways to treat the disease.
  
  
• HCI is a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center. Do the Huntsman-Intermountain Cancer Care Centers fall under the NCI designation?
  No, only HCI has that distinction. NCI-designated cancer centers are primarily research institutions. HCI is the only NCI-designated cancer center in the five-state Intermountain West.
  
  
• Does my Intermountain insurance plan cover services performed at HCI?
  Yes. Intermountain Health Plan members now have the option of going to HCI for cancer treatment.
  
  
• Do HCI physicians see patients at Huntsman-Intermountain Cancer Care Centers?
  Most HCI physicians see patients only at HCI; Intermountain physicians see patients at Huntsman-Intermountain Cancer Care Centers and Intermountain hospitals and clinics. Exceptions include specific services such as gynecologic oncology, neuro-oncology, and melanoma treatment, where HCI physicians practice at both.
  
  
• What if I am covered by an Intermountain Healthcare plan and want to be seen by a physician at Huntsman Cancer Institute?
  You may call our Outpatient Clinics telephone number, in Salt Lake City, (801) 585-0100; or our toll-free number, (866) 275-0243, Monday –Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holidays. Most patients have a cancer diagnosis and a referral from their doctor before being seen at HCI. An HCI financial counselor can advise you about your insurance coverage.
  
  
• Where can I call for more information?
  For more information on the Huntsman-Intermountain Cancer Care Program, please call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service, in Salt Lake City at (801) 581-6365 or toll-free at (888) 424-2100. Our cancer information specialists can also provide general information about specific types of cancer, coping with cancer, and prevention and screening strategies. Online, visit the HOPE Guide at www.hopeguide.org .