Bon Secours Charity Health System Negotiates New Contract with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

Bon Secours Charity Health System Negotiates New Contract with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

Agreement ensures continuation of coverage for community members.

Suffern, NY (PRWEB) June 29, 2005

Bon Secours Charity Health System announced today that it has successfully negotiated a new three-year contract with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, allowing Empire members to continue to receive in network coverage and benefits at Good Samaritan Hospital, Saint Anthony Community Hospital, and Bon Secours Community Hospital.

“This agreement is good news for the people of the region who are covered by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield plans,” said Dominick Stanzione, CEO of the Bon Secours Charity Health System. “It will enable Bon Secours to continue to provide high quality, compassionate care to Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield members.”

“We are grateful for the support of the people within our community, our employees and community leaders, who showed tremendous support for our three hospitals during these extended negotiations,” said Stanzione. We gratefully acknowledge the steadfast commitment of our negotiating team and the Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield team. Both sides remained at negotiating table, maintaining the best interests of the communities we serve.”

The Bon Secours Charity Health System includes three area hospitals; Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY, Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY and St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick, NY. Additionally, Bon Secours Charity Health System provides the services of a Certified Home Health Agency, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living and adult home facility, and several other off-site medical programs. For more information, contact Deborah Marshall at (845) 368-5570.

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