Coventry Health Care of Nebraska is expanding its network by adding 13 counties, 12 new hospitals, and 778 new physicians and facilities effective January 1, 2006 and January 1, 2007. First Health and SouthCare networks will be consolidated under the First Health Network brand effective January 1, 2008. Coventry will also offer Medicare Advantage private fee-for-service plans that do not require additional contracting or prior authorizations. Coventry is providing new online tools for providers to track claims, view remittance advices, and verify member eligibility.