WPCNR ER REPORT. June 3, 2008 From Empire BlueCross Blue Shield: Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Stellaris Health Network (SHN) hospitals announced Friday that they have reached an agreement on a provider contract, effective June 1, 2008. Under the multi-year agreement, Empire members will continue to have access to Stellaris Health Network hospitals as in-network providers.
“We are pleased to have reached this agreement and we will continue to work closely with SHN to support their ongoing mission to provide important services to our members and to the Westchester community,” said Mark Wagar, president and CEO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield.
“This agreement will provide Empire’s members with continued access to Westchester’s preeminent network of community hospitals. We look forward to our ongoing relationship with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield,” said Arthur A. Nizza, President and CEO of Stellaris.
No action is required by Empire members to continue services at any Stellaris Hospital Network facility. Empire members who have additional questions should contact their member service representative at the number on their ID card.
