Aetna Applies to Launch Aetna Better Health of Maryland
May 25 2016 - 8:15AM
Business Wire
Aetna (NYSE: AET) announced today that it filed an application
earlier this year with the State of Maryland to participate as a
Medicaid managed care organization, Aetna Better Health of
Maryland. The application is pending review and approval by the
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
“We are excited for this new prospect of building on our 30-year
track record of successfully working with Medicaid recipients,”
said Deb Bacon, interim head of Aetna Medicaid. “High-risk
populations with complex, chronic health care needs will benefit
from our experience and commitment to using innovative technology,
payment reform and targeted health equity programs.”
Aetna Medicaid is a leader in managing medically complex
populations at the local, community-based level. Committed to
value-based provider payment innovations, healthcare transformation
and new technology in the delivery of healthcare, Aetna Medicaid
manages care for nearly three million members across 17 states and
36 contracts.
About AetnaAetna is one of the nation's leading
diversified health care benefits companies, serving an estimated
46.5 million people with information and resources to help them
make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna
offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and
consumer-directed health insurance products and related services,
including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life
and disability plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid
health care management services, workers' compensation
administrative services and health information technology products
and services. Aetna's customers include employer groups,
individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health
plans, health care providers, governmental units,
government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more
information, see www.aetna.com and learn about how Aetna is helping
to build a healthier world. @AetnaNews
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