AmeriHealth New Jersey and Regional Women’s Health Group Ink New Contract

AmeriHealth New Jersey announced it has reached a new contract agreement with Regional Women's Health Group.

According to a release, the new quality agreement aims to improve the quality of care for women throughout New Jersey.

Regional Women's Health Group is a fully integrated, large OB/ GYN and IVF group practice comprised of approximately 100 obstetrical gynecologists and approximately 40 mid-level practitioners who care for approximately 350,000 women annually.

The quality agreement will focus on preventive care and wellness as well as acute and chronic conditions while maintaining fiscally responsible clinical practice guidelines.

"AmeriHealth New Jersey is dedicated to enabling the people of New Jersey to improve their health and well-being while helping them gain access to affordable, quality care," said Michael Zollenberg, vice president of provider network operations for AmeriHealth New Jersey. "This new quality agreement with Regional Women's Health Group further underscores that commitment."

"At Regional Women's Health Group our goal is to provide efficient practice management, electronic medical records, and care coordination services that help physicians and medical centers gain greater control of patient care and financial management," said Frank J. Caso, President and CEO of Regional Women's Health Group. "Expanding our partnership with AmeriHealth New Jersey through this program will help our OB/GYNs provide the best care possible for our patients."

AmeriHealth HMO, Inc. and AmeriHealth Insurance Company of New Jersey provide health insurance coverage to employers and individuals throughout New Jersey.

More information:

www.amerihealthnj.com

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