Gateway Health Plan Announces Expansion Into Ohio
Gateway Health Plan Announces Expansion Into Ohio
Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -
 Gateway Health Plan, Inc. recently announced that it is now offering health coverage to the Medical Assistance population living in OhioÂs Mahoning and Trumbull Counties as of September 1, 2005. Gateway Health Plan of Ohio, a Medicaid HMO, will provide members access to a network of local health care providers and hospitals.
ÂGateway is continuing to expand its participation in Medicaid HMO programs, said Michael Blackwood, president and chief executive officer of Gateway Health Plan, Inc. ÂWe are committed to offering access to quality health coverage for the Medical Assistance population, and we are pleased to have the opportunity specifically to expand our coverage into Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.Â
This approval will mark GatewayÂs expansion to OhioÂs Medicaid HMO market in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Gateway continues to offers health coverage to more than 265,000 members in 38 counties throughout Pennsylvania.
By consistently exceeding national standards for customer satisfaction and quality service, Gateway Health Plan is among the top-rated Medicaid health plans in America. Gateway is committed to improving the health and status of its members and working to find new ways to promote wellness, illness prevention and health education as demonstrated by a number of health management programs available to its members. Gateway prides itself in being an active partner in the community through many outreach and community-based activities.
About Gateway Health Plan
Gateway Health Plan is a Medicaid HMO serving the Medical Assistance population in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Established in 1992 as a managed care alternative to PennsylvaniaÂs Department of Public Welfare’s Medical Assistance Program, Gateway first became operational serving Medicaid members in Allegheny County. Focused on expansion under the leadership of Michael Blackwood, president and chief executive officer since 1998, Gateway now operates in 38 counties in Pennsylvania and two counties in Ohio. Gateway Health Plan has over 265,000 members who have access to more than 7,400 physicians and 110 hospitals, in addition to a large network of pharmacies, home healthcare agencies and other related health services. For more information, visit gatewayhealthplan.com.
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