Geisinger Gold informational meetings scheduled
WellSpan and Geisinger Health Plan have announced a collaborative relationship that will enhance access to high-quality, affordable health care for Medicare beneficiaries in York and Adams counties.
The relationship aligns WellSpan’s comprehensive, integrated system of hospitals, ambulatory services and affiliated physicians in York and Adams counties with Geisinger Gold, the No. 1 ranked Medicare plan in Pennsylvania (according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Medicare Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2014-2015).
Together they aim to enhance access to high-quality, affordable health care while improving the health of Medicare beneficiaries in the local communities.
“We are proud to work together with WellSpan to offer more choices for high-quality, affordable Medicare coverage,” said Geisinger Health Plan President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Youso. “Geisinger Gold has proven to be a better way for seniors to receive their Medicare benefits.”
Youso noted that Geisinger Gold’s main focus is to enhance the health and well-being of its members. The collaboration with WellSpan Health helps support this objective for Medicare beneficiaries in York and Adams counties by providing high quality access and coverage.
For WellSpan, the relationship presents another opportunity to help local individuals pursue healthier lives while accessing the health services they need in a convenient manner.
“At WellSpan, we firmly believe in collaborating with other organizations to serve the needs of our communities,” said Charles Chodroff, M.D., senior vice president of population health management at WellSpan Health.
“We are also committed to developing new ways to help our neighbors reach their health goals in life. Innovative relationships such as this hold much potential to improve the quality and efficiency of health care in our region.”
The agreement defines how WellSpan and Geisinger Health Plan will work together to keep patients healthier, including:
- providing recommended preventive care and screenings;
- managing patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart failure;
- reducing avoidable hospital readmissions;
- improving access to primary care providers; and
- reducing avoidable emergency room visits
The Annual Election Period to enroll in a new Medicare Advantage plan ends December 7. During this time, beneficiaries can change their Medicare plan for new coverage to begin January 1, 2015.
WellSpan and Geisinger Health Plan will host informational meetings in York and Adams counties where area residents can learn more about Geisinger Gold.
Upcoming informational meetings include:
- Tuesday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., WellSpan Stonebridge Health Center, Conference Room, 13575 Wolfe Road, New Freedom.
- Saturday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital, 55 Monument Road, York.
- Tuesday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Childbirth & Education, 2017 Springwood Road, York, Queensgate Towne Center.
- Thursday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., 55 Monument Road, York.
For more information about these meetings or for a personalized consultation, call 1-800-336-4882 or visit GeisingerGold.com.
