AMBETTER OF ILLINOIS EXPANDS PROVIDER NETWORK TO INCLUDE ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE
Rhea-AI Summary
Ambetter of Illinois, a Centene product managed by Meridian Health Plan, has expanded its provider network by adding Advocate Health Care. This expansion gives Ambetter members immediate access to Advocate's 11 hospitals, 300 sites of care, 6,500 physicians, and 11,000 nurses in the Chicagoland area. Members can access various specialties including cancer care, heart & vascular care, orthopedics, and women's health. The network expansion is effective immediately for current members and those enrolling during the Open Enrollment period from November 1, 2024, through January 15, 2025.
Positive
- Significant network expansion with access to 11 hospitals and 300 care sites
- Addition of 6,500 physicians and 11,000 nurses to provider network
- Immediate access to expanded specialty care services
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- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, CNC gained 1.91%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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The addition of Advocate Health Care to the Ambetter of
"We are pleased to add Advocate Health Care to our network because it gives our Marketplace members access to their large network of primary care physicians and extensive specialties including cancer care, heart & vascular care, orthopedics, and women's health, among others," said Cristal Gary, Meridian Plan President and CEO. "Meridian is proud to provide quality and network support to Ambetter of
Access to Advocate Health Care providers and its services is effective immediately to all Ambetter of
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