Metropolitan Health Networks was a healthcare services organization based in Florida that operated from 1996 to 2012. The company provided primary care physician services and coordinated specialty care for Medicare Advantage and Medicaid beneficiaries through its network of affiliated physicians and medical facilities. Metropolitan Health Networks operated under the “MetCare” brand name and was particularly active in delivering healthcare services to senior citizens. The company utilized a healthcare delivery model that emphasized preventive care and disease management, working primarily through independent physician associations (IPAs) and employed physicians. By 2012, Metropolitan Health Networks served approximately 87,500 Medicare Advantage members and 24,000 Medicaid beneficiaries across Florida. In December 2012, Metropolitan Health Networks was acquired by Humana Inc. for approximately $850 million. The acquisition was part of Humana’s strategy to expand its integrated care delivery capabilities and strengthen its presence in Florida’s Medicare Advantage market. Prior to its acquisition, Metropolitan Health Networks was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “MDF.” During its independent operation, the company was recognized for its innovative approach to healthcare delivery and its focus on coordinating care for senior populations in Florida’s healthcare market.