Mercy Health System in St. Louis has partnered with Centivo, a health insurance plan provider, to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability.
The collaboration between Mercy Health System and Centivo aims to address the insurance needs of St. Louis residents by prioritizing primary care and financial transparency.
The new health insurance plan will serve employers and employees in St. Louis and surrounding counties, with the goal of expanding coverage across Mercy's four-state network.
The Centivo model has shown several benefits, including increased primary care and preventive care usage, decreased emergency and urgent care visits, and cost savings for employers and employees.
This partnership with Mercy is seen as a way to mitigate rising healthcare costs and improve access for local businesses and their employees.
Mercy Health System's decision to end its contract with Anthem Blue Cross follows a contract dispute, leaving half a million Missourians without in-network coverage at Mercy facilities.
Despite ongoing negotiations, Anthem has assured its members of continued access to care.
The collaboration between Mercy Health System and Centivo represents a shift towards more affordable and accessible healthcare solutions for the St. Louis community.