﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:12:38 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>South Country Health Alliance, PerformRx Partner to Bring Next Generation Pharmacy Benefit Management Services to 12 Minnesota Counties</title><link>http://news.cision.com/amerihealth-mercy-family-of-companies/r/south-country-health-alliance--performrx-partner-to-bring-next-generation-pharmacy-benefit-managemen,c9332837</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1167828</guid><description><![CDATA[Owatonna, MN (November 9, 2012) – South Country Health Alliance (SCHA) and PerformRx (www.performrx.com), one of the nation’s integrated technology leaders offering next generation, full-service pharmacy benefits management, today announced that they have partnered to bring state-of-the-art pharmacy benefit management services to SCHA’s Medical Assistance and Medicare Advantage members in 12 counties in Southern and Central Minnesota. The contract is effective January 1, 2013 and will cover approximately 23,000 eligible beneficiaries.

“We are pleased to bring our advanced approach to]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:37:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia Among the First Specialty Providers to Implement Keystone Mercy’s Unique PerformPlusSM Program</title><link>http://news.cision.com/amerihealth-mercy-family-of-companies/r/cardiology-consultants-of-philadelphia-among-the-first-specialty-providers-to-implement-keystone-mer,c9332479</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1167051</guid><description><![CDATA[—Contract designed to improve outcomes, reduce costs

—KMHP’s first pay for performance agreement with a cardiology specialty care provider
Philadelphia, Pa. — Keystone Mercy Health Plan (KMHP), a member of the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC), and Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia, P.C. (CCP) announced today that they have entered into a “pay for performance” agreement to promote quality care and outcomes and encourage efficient care. The contract is KMHP’s first such agreement with a cardiology specialty care provider.

The agreement’s performance metrics, and its]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:01:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CBHNP Earns Full Managed Behavioral Health Organization Accreditation from NCQA</title><link>http://news.cision.com/amerihealth-mercy-family-of-companies/r/cbhnp-earns-full-managed-behavioral-health-organization-accreditation-from-ncqa,c9329458</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1157242</guid><description><![CDATA[Accreditation covers CBHNP’s programs for Pennsylvania Medicaid managed care
Harrisburg, Pa. —Community Behavioral HealthCare Network of Pennsylvania (CBHNP), a member of the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, announced today that it has again earned a full Managed Behavioral Health Organization (MBHO) accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

The accreditation covers CBHNP’s programs for HealthChoices, Pennsylvania’s Medicaid managed care program, and follows the accreditations it received in 2006 and 2009. The current accreditation is valid through]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:20:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan Activates Emergency Preparedness Teams to Assist Members During Hurricane Sandy</title><link>http://news.cision.com/amerihealth-mercy-family-of-companies/r/amerihealth-mercy-health-plan-activates-emergency-preparedness-teams-to-assist-members-during-hurric,c9327734</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1154573</guid><description><![CDATA[Harrisburg, Pa. — AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan (AMHP), a member of the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, announced today that it has activated its emergency preparedness teams to ensure continuity of services to members in anticipation of the landfall of Hurricane Sandy.

Heavy rain and tropical storm-force winds are expected to be prevalent through late Tuesday, October 30. Emergency preparedness teams will remain in effect until further notice.

Members who need to evacuate their homes due to flooding or other storm-related reasons should make sure they take their AMHP member ID]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:00:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Keystone Mercy Health Plan Activates Emergency Preparedness Teams to Assist Members During Hurricane Sandy</title><link>http://news.cision.com/amerihealth-mercy-family-of-companies/r/keystone-mercy-health-plan-activates-emergency-preparedness-teams-to-assist-members-during-hurricane,c9327715</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1154562</guid><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia, Pa. — Keystone Mercy Health Plan (KMHP), a member of the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, announced today that it has activated its emergency preparedness teams to ensure continuity of services to members in anticipation of the landfall of Hurricane Sandy.

Heavy rain and tropical storm-force winds are expected to be prevalent through late Tuesday, October 30. Emergency preparedness teams will remain in effect until further notice.

Members who need to evacuate their homes due to flooding or other storm-related reasons should make sure they take their Keystone Mercy]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:45:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Physician Executive Thomas James III, M.D., Joins AMFC as Corporate Medical Director, Medical Policy</title><link>http://news.cision.com/amerihealth-mercy-family-of-companies/r/physician-executive-thomas-james-iii--m-d--joins-amfc-as-corporate-medical-director--medical-policy,c9322539</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1146833</guid><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia, Pa. — AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC) announced today that Thomas James III, M.D., has joined its medical leadership team as corporate medical director, Medical Policy, effective today. Dr. James, a veteran physician executive with more than 30 years of experience in managing health plan medical policies, will report to Andrea Gelzer, M.D., AMFC’s senior vice president and corporate chief medical officer.

In this newly created position, Dr. James will oversee the development of AMFC’s corporate medical policies and will also serve as the chair of AMFC’s]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:48:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AMFC President and CEO and MHPA Chairman Michael A. Rashid Kicks Off Medicaid Industry’s Premier Conference</title><link>http://news.cision.com/amerihealth-mercy-family-of-companies/r/amfc-president-and-ceo-and-mhpa-chairman-michael-a--rashid-kicks-off-medicaid-industry-s-premier-con,c9321136</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1144772</guid><description><![CDATA[Rashid joins several accomplished AMFC executives who will address key issues at largest annual gathering of Medicaid professionals
Washington, D.C. —Michael A. Rashid, president and CEO of AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC) and chairman of Medicaid Health Plans of America’s (MHPA) Board of Directors, will join several AMFC senior executives who will address nearly 500 Medicaid and health care industry leaders at MHPA’s 2012 Annual Meeting October 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

MHPA is the leading national organization solely dedicated]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:04:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AMFC to Offer Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans in Pennsylvania and South Carolina</title><link>http://news.cision.com/amerihealth-mercy-family-of-companies/r/amfc-to-offer-medicare-advantage-special-needs-plans-in-pennsylvania-and-south-carolina,c9316930</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1138100</guid><description><![CDATA[—Veteran health care executive John Baackes to lead AMFC’s newest line of business

—Enrollment to begin on October 15
Philadelphia, Pa. (October 11, 2012) — AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC) announced today that it has been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to offer Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNP) to dual-eligible beneficiaries in select counties in Pennsylvania and South Carolina. AMFC will begin accepting enrollment applications on Monday, October 15, with services to begin on January 1, 2013.

AMFC’s newest line of business will be led]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:23:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PerformRx Welcomes Industry Leaders at Innovations VII in New Orleans</title><link>http://news.cision.com/amerihealth-mercy-family-of-companies/r/performrx-welcomes-industry-leaders-at-innovations-vii-in-new-orleans,c9308401</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1121542</guid><description><![CDATA[Pharmacy and health care conference slated for September 23-25
New Orleans, La. (September 21, 2012) – PerformRx (www.performrx.com), the nation’s integrated technology leader offering next generation, full-service pharmacy benefits management, will welcome leaders from the health care industry and  representatives from Medicare, Medicaid and commercial health plans at Innovations VII, its annual conference. The 2012 event will take place September 23-25 at the Windsor Hotel in New Orleans.

Innovations VII will feature speakers from government-funded health plans, health insurers,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies Health Plans Rank in Nation’s Top 50 Medicaid Plans</title><link>http://news.cision.com/amerihealth-mercy-family-of-companies/r/amerihealth-mercy-family-of-companies-health-plans-rank-in-nation-s-top-50-medicaid-plans,c9307874</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1120627</guid><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, PA – AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies announced today that three of its health plans – Keystone Mercy Health Plan, AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan and Select Health of South Carolina – maintained Excellent Accreditation ratings, the highest possible rating, from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

The NCQA, an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assessing and reporting on the quality of managed care plans, also ranked Keystone Mercy 22nd, AmeriHealth Mercy 33rdand Select Health 42ndout of the 227 Medicaid health plans in the country]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 22:15:18 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>