Heart Center of Excellence

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Heart COE

​​​​​​​​​Welcome to World-Class Cardiovascular Care!

Welcome to the Celina Insurance Group Cardiology Center of Excellence (COE) at The Christ Hospital where we provide world-class heart and vascular care to Cincinnati Incorporated health plan participants. You will receive the finest patient care experiences, exceptional clinical outcomes, and significant cost savings through incentives for health plan members.


This partnership with The Heart & Vascular Institute at The Christ Hospital began October 1, 2023 and includes nationally recognized cardiologists—specialists and subspecialists, private rooms with comfortable space for family and visitors, state-of-the-art operating rooms, and on-site laboratory services.


Celina Insurance Group members on the PPO plan will have their deductible and coinsurance waived when using the covered services offered through the Center of Excellence program. Members on the HDHP/HSA plan will have the option of an HSA deposit or Payroll Bonus equivalent to the Out of Pocket Maximum on their plan. Celina members are also eligible for travel reimbursement for traveling to The Christ Hospital for COE procedures.

Let's Get Started!

To get started with the enrollment and eligibility process, please call 513-263-9194 or send an email to us at HeartCare@TheChristHospital.com. We will collect some information, confirm your eligibility, and begin the process of enrolling you into the program. Af​ter the completion of this call, the Cardiac Care Navigator will contact you to discuss the specifics of the program, assist you with questions, and help with scheduling appointments. 

Covered Procedures

The Christ Hospital Cardiology Center of Excellence programs offers a comprehensive suite of procedures and services where members have access to nationally recognized specialist and sub-specialists. These procedures include cardiac catheterization and stents, pacemakers and various electrophysiology procedures, as well as bypass and valve procedures. The Christ Hospital Cardiac Navigator is there to help triage each patient's unique situation and connect them with the appropriate specialist to determine the most appropriate care path.​