For Immediate Release
October 30 , 2008
GHP expands contract with Mount Nittany Medical Center
All Geisinger Gold plans will be accepted
DANVILLE, PA – Mount Nittany Medical Center and Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) have renewed their contract for health insurance participation for Geisinger Health Plan members. Mount Nittany Medical Center will accept Geisinger Gold regardless of which plan the member has. This expanded relationship demonstrates a commitment by both organizations to offer residents of Centre and surrounding counties affordable health care and access to local physicians and hospitals.
The new terms for the multiyear contract went into effect September 1.
Dudley Gerow, GHP's vice president, Health Plans, Medicare says, "We are happy that Mount Nittany Medical Center will now offer their services to all of our Geisinger Gold members. This new contract will allow our members to receive services close to home. In addition, Medicare beneficiaries in Centre County will have more plan options available to them in 2009.' Medicare beneficiaries are eligible to enroll in Geisinger Gold beginning November 2008 for an effective date of January 1, 2009.
"Mount Nittany Medical Center provides the finest care to every patient, every day regardless of their ability to pay," said Rich Wisneiwski, CPA, chief financial officer at Mount Nittany Medical Center. "Health insurance is an important part of easing the financial burden for both the Medical Center and the patient, that is why we are pleased to accept more than 200 health insurance plans, now including Geisinger Gold."
About Mount Nittany Medical Center
Located in State College, Pa., Mount Nittany Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community-owned, 203-bed acute care facility leading the region in medical, surgical, outpatient, diagnostic and cancer care services. The Medical Center employs about 1,300 skilled healthcare professionals and support staff, and has more than 250 credentialed, independently employed physicians in 43 specialties and subspecialties. Committed to moving Life Forward, Mount Nittany Medical Center is dedicated to the health and wellness of the community we serve. For more information, visit www.mountnittany.org.
About Geisinger Health Plan
Begun in 1985, Geisinger Health Plan is one of the nation's largest rural HMOs and serves more than 211,000 members in 42 counties throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health Plan members have access to complete health-care benefits ranging from preventive care and routine office visits to hospital care and major surgery. Coverage is available for businesses of all sizes, individuals and families, and Medicare beneficiaries. Self-funded and indemnity plans are sold through Geisinger Indemnity Insurance Company. PPO and high deductible plans are sold through Geisinger Quality Options, Inc.
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