AKRON, Ohio, October 1, 2019 – SummaCare announced today that Lake Health has joined its Medicare network effective August 1, 2019. SummaCare Medicare Advantage plan enrollees now have in-network coverage at Lake Health’s 11 facilities, including its two Lake County hospitals:
“The expansion of our Medicare network is a top priority, and the addition of Lake Health underscores our commitment to provide our members with increased access to a wide range of quality providers,” said SummaCare President Dennis Pijor. “We will continue to look at additional opportunities for growth of the network to ensure that our members continue to have the flexibility and peace of mind they deserve when seeking care for their medical needs.”
Lake Health has been serving Lake County as the community hospital for more than 100 years. It is the largest provider in Ohio’s 11th most populated county. By teaming up with SummaCare, Lake Health is expanding access to more patients in Lake County and surrounding communities.
“Our number one priority has always been to provide local access and superior health care to those who live in and around Lake County,” said Cynthia Moore-Hardy, FACHE, president and CEO of Lake Health. “This agreement extends our commitment to expand access to more of our community members.”
The agreement now provides individuals enrolled in SummaCare access to the entire Lake Health Physician Group, which includes more than 150 physicians. For specific information on physicians in the SummaCare Medicare network, visit www.summacare.com/medicare and click on “Find Your Doctor.”
About SummaCare
SummaCare is one of Ohio’s only provider-owned health insurance companies. SummaCare was originally created in 1993 as a product offering for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and other large self-funded employers in Akron and now offers health plans and services to employers of all sizes, as well as individuals and families, including Medicare-eligible individuals.
About Lake Health
For 17 consecutive years NorthCoast 99 has named Lake Health one of the 99 Best Places to work in Northeast Ohio. Dedicated to redefining health care in Northeast Ohio, Lake Health provides patient- and family-centered care that promotes a lifetime of health and wellness. Lake Health delivers progressive, compassionate health care through 11 state-of-the-art facilities staffed by more than 500 physicians and 2,900 health care professionals. To learn more, visit lakehealth.org or follow @LakeHealth on Twitter.
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