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AmeriHealth New Jersey Renews Contracts With Three Health Systems in the State

Mt. Laurel and Iselin, NJ - March 10, 2008 - AmeriHealth New Jersey announced that it has renewed contracts with three health systems, illustrating the company’s commitment to provide a broad network of quality hospitals and physicians across the state.

Under the agreements, AmeriHealth members will continue to receive full benefits of their coverage for inpatient and outpatient services from the following facilities:

  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical, which provides patient care at acute-care hospitals in Atlantic City and Pomona in Atlantic County.
  • Shore Memorial Hospital Health System, operator of the Shore Memorial Hospital with 350 doctors in Somers Point in Atlantic County, and hospital affiliations in Philadelphia including health care, wellness and fitness services available at its Shore Health Park facility in Mays Landing.
  • Kennedy Health System, which provides patient care at Memorial Hospitals - University Medical Center facilities in Cherry Hill and Stratford in Camden County and its Turnersville facility in Gloucester County.

“We are thrilled that these fine hospitals and health systems will continue to provide health care services to our members,” said Paul Portsmore, vice president, Health Services at AmeriHealth. “We are committed to providing a health care network throughout New Jersey that enables our members to choose the best providers for their needs.”

Today, AmeriHealth New Jersey plan members have access to 76 hospitals and more than 18,500 physicians throughout the state.

About AmeriHealth New Jersey
AmeriHealth HMO Inc. and AmeriHealth Insurance Company of New Jersey, collectively known as AmeriHealth New Jersey, provide health care coverage to nearly 230,000 New Jersey residents. The company has built credentialed hospital and physician networks for its managed care products, with thousands of physicians and 76 hospitals throughout its service areas. AmeriHealth New Jersey has offices in Mt. Laurel and Iselin.

AmeriHealth New Jersey is part of AmeriHealth, Inc, a growing group of insurance and health care companies whose product portfolio includes health insurance, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance, and management services. With its base centered in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, AmeriHealth companies have been recognized for their commitment to providing high quality products. AmeriHealth HMO of New Jersey and Delaware’s AmeriHealth HMO have received the highest possible accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for meeting its rigorous evaluation standards.