AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa and Genesis Health System Sign Provider Contract to Serve Iowa’s Medicaid Population

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa, a Medicaid managed care health plan that will serve Iowa Medicaid beneficiaries as part of the state’s new IA Health Link program beginning January 2016, and Genesis Health System, a premier health system serving a 12-county, bi-state region of the Quad cities metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Iowa and Illinois, announced today that they have signed an agreement that will give AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa’s members access to one of the nation’s top 100 health systems.

As one of the region’s largest and most comprehensive health networks, Genesis Health System has more than 100 locations, including six hospitals, three convenient care locations, 32 Genesis Health Group sites, 15 physical rehabilitation clinics, and multiple outpatient service centers. Genesis Health System and its affiliates provide compassionate, quality health services to all those in need through a full continuum of care including home health and nursing home care, hospice, rehabilitation, long-term care and the Genesis Cancer Care Institute.

“We are excited that Genesis Health System has joined our provider network,” said AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa Market President Cheryl Harding. “For more than 30 years, our family of companies has specialized in helping individuals who are most in need to access quality health care and services. We know that Genesis shares our commitment to removing barriers to care and services and to creating an even healthier Iowa. Our providers are the backbone of our programs, and as our partners, they are a critical component to our ability to improve the overall health and wellness of individuals, families and communities in Iowa.”

AmeriHealth Caritas has successfully implemented Medicaid managed care plans throughout the country based on an integrated model of care, which includes physical and behavioral health, pharmacy benefit management and specialty pharmacy. AmeriHealth Caritas’ unique model of care, along with more than 30 years of experience caring for populations with complex health conditions, affirms AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa as well-prepared to serve the individuals who will participate in the IA Health Link program.

AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa is part of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other integrated health care solutions for those most in need.

“We are pleased to announce this agreement because of what it means to our patients,’’ said Doug Cropper, president and CEO, Genesis Health System. “Our goal was to create minimal disruption in care for our patients who have Medicaid benefits. AmeriHealth Caritas is a trusted national leader in solutions for some of the most vulnerable patients served by healthcare providers.’’

About AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa

AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa, part of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, is one of the Medicaid managed care plans that will participate in IA Health Link beginning in January 2016. AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa will help Iowans get proper care and stay well, working with communities in need to achieve positive health outcomes throughout the state. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritasia.com.

About AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies

AmeriHealth Caritas is part of the Independence Health Group in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. AmeriHealth Caritas is one of the nation’s leaders in health care solutions for those most in need. Operating in 16 states and the District of Columbia, AmeriHealth Caritas serves more than 6.9 million Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP members through its integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services and other administrative services. Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience serving low-income and chronically ill populations. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritas.com.

About Genesis Health System

Genesis Health System, its affiliates and partners, offer a continuum of health care services for a 12-county region of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Our affiliates include: Acute and tertiary hospital care at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport and DeWitt, Iowa and at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis and Genesis Medical Center, Aledo, Ill.; home health and hospice services through Genesis VNA and Hospice; Genesis Workplace Services, including occupational health, employee assistance program and wellness services for employers and their employees; the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House; senior living communities offering rehabilitation and long-term care; Genesis Health Group, with nearly 170 primary care providers and specialists; the Genesis Quad Cities Family Practice Residency program; Genesis Psychology Associates; three Genesis Convenient Care clinics; and Genesis Home Medical Equipment. Partners include Genesis Medical Park, Crow Valley and Spring Street Surgical Center, Davenport and Genesis Imaging Centers. Genesis manages Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, Iowa. Genesis is one of the largest employers in the Quad Cities region with more than 4,800 employees. For more information, visit our Web site at www.genesishealth.com.

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AmeriHealth Caritas
Joshua Brett, 1-215-863-5458
[email protected]

Source: AmeriHealth Caritas

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