AmeriHealth New Jersey has announced that Virtua Health System has joined the company’s Local Value Network. Effective January 1, 2016, AmeriHealth New Jersey members who utilize the Local Value Network will be able to visit any Virtua hospital, facility or provider on an in-network basis.
The Virtua Health System consists of three acute care hospitals, three health and wellness centers, two ambulatory care centers, three fitness centers, primary and specialty physician practices with 287 physicians plus 87 additional practitioners, urgent care centers, 11 ambulatory surgery centers, home health services, two long-term care and rehabilitation centers, 12 paramedic units and a wide range of outpatient services.
In addition, Virtua will also be a Tier 1 provider in AmeriHealth New Jersey’s Tier 1 Advantage Plan. This will enable AmeriHealth New Jersey members who have a Tier 1 Advantage Plan to visit any Virtua hospital and receive an enhanced member benefit.
“We are pleased to provide our members with added flexibility in their health plans that will enable greater accessibility to the Virtua Health System,” Judith L. Roman, president and CEO of AmeriHealth New Jersey.
“Virtua’s collaboration with AmeriHealth New Jersey helps us to better serve our community members who wish to receive the high quality care and services provided by Virtua clinicians at all of our facilities,” said Richard P. Miller, Virtua President and CEO. “Ease of access for our patients has always been a top priority and our addition to the Local Value Network helps make this possible.”
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