Piedmont Newnan now accepting Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan
From Special Reports
Patients already enrolled in Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan, an insurance product made available through the Affordable Care Act, or area residents looking for expanded 2019 Marketplace health plan options will have increased access to healthcare services, thanks to a recent agreement signed between Piedmont Healthcare and Ambetter.
The agreement, which will become effective on Dec. 1, brings Piedmont Healthcare’s full complement of facilities and physician services, which includes more than 2,000 Piedmont Clinic physicians, into Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan’s network and allows patients, including those in Coweta County, to access Piedmont’s complete range of medical services at full plan benefit levels.
“As a result of this agreement, patients and their family members have more choices when deciding where to receive healthcare services and they can rest assured knowing they have access to the high-quality, patient-centered care Piedmont Newnan is known for providing,” said Mike Robertson, chief executive officer (CEO) of Piedmont Newnan Hospital.
Piedmont Newnan is a 136-bed, acute-care, community non-profit hospital in Newnan, Georgia and is a cornerstone of wellness as the only acute-care facility in Coweta County.
In addition to hospital services, there are also more than 38 Piedmont Clinic physicians’ offices located in Coweta and surrounding counties, providing the full array of high-quality medical services of Piedmont Newnan to patients enrolled in Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan.
“We are committed to offering members a variety of services and resources tailored to their needs. This includes a network of providers available to them right in their communities,” said Patrick Healy, president and CEO of Peach State Health Plan. “Our agreement with Piedmont Newnan enhances our ability to deliver quality healthcare coverage that fits our members’ lifestyles and budgets.”
For more information on healthcare services provided at Piedmont Newnan or to schedule an appointment with a Piedmont physician, visit piedmont.org.
About Peach State Health Plan
Peach State Health Plan is a Care Management Organization that serves the needs of Georgians through a range of health insurance solutions. Peach State Health Plan serves the Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® population in partnership with Georgia Families. The organization also focuses on under-insured and uninsured individuals through its federal insurance marketplace plan, Ambetter, and its Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan. Peach State Health Plan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise. For more information visit www.pshp.com.
