AmeriHealth New Jersey Welcomes AtlantiCare to Tier 1 in Its AmeriHealth Advantage Suite of Products
26 Juni 2017 - 5:40PM
Business Wire
AmeriHealth New Jersey today announced that AtlantiCare will be
a Tier 1 provider in its AmeriHealth Advantage suite of products
effective July 1, 2017. AtlantiCare is Southeastern New Jersey’s
largest healthcare organization comprised of more than 900
physicians in 90 locations.
“Our tiered suite of health plans is most popular among consumer
members, and we’re pleased to welcome AtlantiCare to our growing
list of tier 1 providers,” said Ken Kobylowski, senior vice
president of provider contracting and network operations. “We view
this addition not only as an enhancement to our network, but as a
valuable resource for our members.”
AmeriHealth New Jersey’s Advantage Portfolio includes two
different types of tiered health plans, both of which provide
members with lower out-of-pocket costs when they utilize Tier
1.
AmeriHealth Advantage Suite
Plans are tiered by physician and facility, and are available in
seven out of 21 counties across the state: Burlington, Camden,
Gloucester, Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean and Monmouth. An AmeriHealth
Advantage EPO is now available to large groups in these
counties.
Tier 1 Advantage Suite
Plans are tiered by hospital and are available in 20 out of 21
counties statewide. A Tier 1 Advantage EPO is now available to
large groups in all NJ counties, with the exception of Hunterdon
County.
“We are pleased to partner with AmeriHealth New Jersey,” said
Hak Kim, vice president, financial planning, AtlantiCare.
“AtlantiCare has long been a leader in transforming healthcare in
southern New Jersey. Expanding our payer mix helps us to enhance
access to care in the communities we serve.”
For more information on AmeriHealth New Jersey, visit
amerihealthnj.com.
About AmeriHealth New Jersey
AmeriHealth New Jersey* is dedicated to enabling the people of
New Jersey to improve their health and well-being while providing
them access to affordable, quality care. Exclusively focused on the
state of New Jersey, we offer one of the largest provider networks
in the state, as well as access to hospitals and doctors across the
nation. Our members also have access to our innovative
Commit2Wellness programs. Whether you are an individual, a small-
or mid-sized business, a municipality, self-funded group, or board
of education, we can provide you with a health insurance plan that
best meets your needs. Named one of the Best Places to Work for the
past five years, AmeriHealth New Jersey is located in Cranbury, NJ.
For more information visit amerihealthnj.com.
*AmeriHealth Insurance Company of New Jersey | AmeriHealth HMO,
Inc.
About AtlantiCare
AtlantiCare, a member of Geisinger Health System, is an
integrated system of services designed to help people achieve
optimal health. It includes AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center,
AtlantiCare Health Engagement, the AtlantiCare Foundation, and
AtlantiCare Health Services. Its more than 5,500 employees and more
than 900 physicians serve the community in 90 locations. A 2009
Malcolm Baldrige Award winner, AtlantiCare was also included
in Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare in
2010. ARMC became the 105th hospital in the nation to attain status
as a Magnet™ designated hospital in March of 2004 and was
redesignated a Magnet™ hospital in 2008 and 2013.
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AmeriHealth New JerseyBritni ZahodnickPublic Relations
Specialist II609-662-2335Britni.Zahodnick@AmeriHealth.com