Keystone Mercy Health Plan and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Reach Agreement

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Keystone Mercy Health Plan today announced that they have reached an agreement on the terms of a new, three year contract. Under the agreement, Keystone Mercy members will be able to continue using Children’s Hospital and its providers through June 30, 2013. The contract is effective July 1, 2010.

“We are delighted to extend the relationship with Keystone Mercy Health Plan,” said Madeline Bell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “This agreement provides children and families continued access to expert clinical care at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and throughout the CHOP Care Network.”

“The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the premier pediatric facilities in the nation and we are pleased to have reached this agreement and continue our long-standing relationship,” said Jay Feldstein, DO, Corporate Chief Medical Officer and Interim Regional President, Northeast, which includes Keystone Mercy Health Plan. “Through this agreement, the families and children we serve will continue to have access to the state-of-the-art care provided by Children’s Hospital.”

Keystone Mercy is the largest Medicaid managed care plan in the Philadelphia area serving more than 300,000 members. Children’s Hospital is one of the leading pediatric hospitals and research facilities in the world.

About The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation’s first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals and pioneering major research initiatives, Children’s Hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country, ranking third in National Institutes of Health funding. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought the 460-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Care Network has nearly 50 locations in southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, offering top-ranked primary and specialty care services in convenient community-based locations. Visit www.chop.edu/network for more information about specific services at each location.

About Keystone Mercy Health Plan

Keystone Mercy Health Plan, a member of the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, is a Medical Assistance (Medicaid) managed care health plan serving more than 300,000 Medical Assistance recipients in southeastern Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Keystone Mercy Health Plan is a mission-driven company dedicated to helping members get care, stay well, and build healthy communities. For more information about Keystone Mercy Health Plan, please visit www.keystonemercy.com.

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