Bravo Health & Jefferson Health System Reach Agreement to Serve Medicare Advantage Members  
 

Bravo Health, a provider of Medicare Advantage plans dedicated to offering beneficiaries access to high quality, cost-effective health care , today announced that Jefferson Health System, Southeastern Pennsylvania's largest health care system, will now provide in-network medical care to Medicare Advantage members enrolled in Bravo Health's Select and Senior Partners Silver plans only.  These two plans are designed specifically for beneficiaries who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

The new long-term agreement, which became effective June 3, 2010, provides Bravo Health's Select and Silver members with inpatient and outpatient care at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, and Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, and at Main Line Health's four suburban hospitals.  In addition, these members will have access to the Jefferson University Physicians which includes the Jefferson Family Medicine Associates.

"We are proud to add the Jefferson Health System to Bravo Health's robust network of hospitals and health care providers in Southeastern Pennsylvania for our Select and Silver members," said Jason Feuerman, senior vice president of Bravo Health Pennsylvania. "This new relationship not only enhances our network of hospitals and physicians, but also offers even greater access and quality health care options to our dual eligible SNP members throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania."

About Jefferson Health System

Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Jefferson Health System members have more than 14,800 full-time employees, 2,300 beds and 3,300 medical staff members. Among other accolades, System hospitals have received national recognition as among America's best hospitals as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, and physicians affiliated with Jefferson Health System hospitals are included in Philadelphia Magazine's annual list of the best local doctors.

About Bravo Health

Founded in 1996, Bravo Health's licensed subsidiaries provide Medicare beneficiaries access to high quality, cost-effective health care. With more than 360,000 members, Bravo Health's licensed subsidiaries offer Medicare Advantage health plans in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington, D.C. and offer Part D Prescription Drug Plans in 43 states. For more information, visit www.bravohealth.com