AmeriHealth Broker Briefs
AmeriHealth Broker Briefs

Network update

AmeriHealth New Jersey signed a new, multi-year agreement with Somerset Medical Center, and increased its physician network statewide.

 

New contract

Somerset Medical Center

Effective June 1, AmeriHealth enters a new, multi-year agreement with Somerset Medical Center, located in Somerville, NJ.

 

Provider and member programs

Physician Network Growth

AmeriHealth continued to grow its physician network in the first quarter, adding more than 280 physicians statewide – with more than half of these new physicians based in New Jersey’s Northern and Central counties.

 

Health and Wellness

Employer Wellness Programs

AmeriHealth continues to conduct BMI screenings and provide wellness coaching at employer groups throughout New Jersey, including:

  • weekly on-site wellness coaching at Underwood Memorial Hospital;
  • BMI screenings and wellness coaching for The Hibbert Group in New Jersey and Delaware;
  • biometric screenings and wellness coaching at four Burns-Kull locations;
  • BMI screenings at Manuta BOE and Gloucester County special schools.

 

In addition, AmeriHealth sponsored and participated in a Wellness Expo for Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey. AmeriHealth also provided BMI screenings at the event, which was attended by 145 business owners and employees.

 

Finally, nurse wellness specialists from AmeriHealth participated in the County of Camden Health Fair and “Biggest Loser” weight contest, once again providing BMI screenings.

 

For a complete list of hospitals and physician groups in our network, please contact your AmeriHealth broker representative.