Summit Health Signs Medicare Network Agreement with Humana

8/15/17

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summit Health and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the nation’s leading health and well-being companies, have signed a new contract that provides in-network access for Humana Medicare members at Summit Health facilities and providers in south-central Pennsylvania.

The contract, which is effective Aug. 1, 2017, provides in-network access for Humana Medicare Advantage Health Maintenance Organization, Preferred Provider Organization, and Private Fee-for-Service health plan members seeking treatment at Summit Health facilities.

“We’re very pleased to expand our Pennsylvania Medicare provider network with Summit Health,” said Humana Regional Medicare President Rich Vollmer. “This means our Medicare Advantage members in south-central Pennsylvania will now have access to quality care from Summit Health’s medical facilities and its physicians.”

Specifically, the new contract includes access to Summit Health’s two hospitals – Chambersburg Hospital and Waynesboro Hospital - and all its physician practices.

“We look forward to this new relationship with Humana to deliver high-quality, affordable health care to people with Medicare in south-central Pennsylvania,” said Summit Health Chief Financial Officer Kimberly Rzomp.

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

About Summit Health

Summit Health is a non-profit network of hospitals and physician practices dedicated to building a healthier community. As Franklin County’s leading healthcare provider, Summit Health offers family care, specialists, lab and imaging services, a fitness center, urgent care centers, and two award-winning hospitals. More information is available at www.SummitHealth.organd www.facebook.com/SummitHealth.

About Humana

Humana Inc. is committed to helping our millions of medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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