Health insurance startup Oscar Health will transfer its New York City operations to a new office in Tempe, Ariz., an Oscar spokesperson confirmed.
In May the New York City-based payer announced it would expand operations into Tempe. The Arizona facility will now act as Oscar's main point for sales and member services.
"As a result of this strategic decision, some NYC-based related roles have been affected," an Oscar spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Becker's Hospital Review. "We value our people immensely and are committed to providing the necessary employee support during the transition."
Oscar said the Arizona office "is part of our broader plans to continue to grow Oscar's presence" in the West Coast region.
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