Mercy Health

Cigna commercial (employer-sponsored) health insurance may be out of network for our Ohio patients on April 1. This does not include patients in Kentucky or patients with Cigna Medicare Advantage or Supplemental Medicare plans. Mercy Health is continuing to work to reach a resolution with Cigna before April 1 to keep our patients in-network, however, Cigna has yet to come to a sustainable agreement with us. We want to ensure that we can continue to offer you and your family the high-quality care you expect and deserve. As the agreement deadline quickly approaches, here is what you can do if you have Cigna commercial (employer-sponsored) health insurance: -Talk to your employer's HR department and ask them to explore their options. Mercy Health remains in-network with all other major commercial (employer-sponsored) health plans in Ohio. Contact Cigna today. Join fellow patients who have voiced their frustrations with Cigna and let Cigna know how important it is for you to keep the Mercy Health providers you know and love. Call the number listed on the back of your insurance card or tag Cigna's social media accounts to help spread your message. -Work with your provider to request a Continuity of Care provision from Cigna. If your plan does not include out of network benefits and you have any ongoing treatment or procedures after March 31, call Cigna immediately to request that Cigna approve your treatment for Continuity of Care. Cigna alone will decide whether to approve or deny your request.    We promise to continue doing our part to reach an agreement with Cigna on behalf of our patients and the communities we serve – so nothing comes between you and the caregivers you rely on.    Visit our website at www.mercy.com/take-action for details about what you can do, and if you'd like to share why keeping Cigna in-network is important for the care you receive from the Mercy Health providers you trust and value, please provide your feedback at https://lnkd.in/g5bYHpY5.

Mercy Health -- Springfield (Springfield, Ohio) recently hosted its 2025 Heart and Vascular Dinner, bringing together nearly 200 community members, supporters, and care team leaders to promote heart health awareness and health equity. The evening featured heartfelt stories from stroke and heart attack survivors, expert presentations by Mercy Health physicians, and a focus on prevention, early intervention, and access to high-quality cardiovascular care in Springfield. Dan Price received the Heart Hero Award for his leadership and dedication following his own journey as a heart attack survivor and open-heart surgery patient. Lori Baugh was honored with the Award of Recognition for her role in growing the cardiovascular service line. Proceeds from the event will support community education and heart disease prevention efforts.

Mercy Health -- Toledo (Toledo, Ohio) and Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio joined forces to provide 26 students in the inaugural 5th Year Program with an invaluable hands-on experience in CPR training, led by Mercy Health -- Toledo’s expert EMS team. Designed to help high school graduates explore career paths before taking their next step, the 5th Year Program introduces students to new opportunities—including those in health care. Through this training, participants not only gained a critical life-saving skill but also got a firsthand look at potential careers in emergency medicine and beyond. We are proud to support these students on their journey and look forward to seeing the bright futures ahead!

More than 50 Mercy Health — North Lima (in our Youngstown, Ohio market) team members came together on a chilly northeast Ohio day, wearing green and enjoying complimentary coffee in recognition of World Cholangiocarcinoma Day. This global initiative raises awareness for cholangiocarcinoma, a rare but serious form of liver cancer affecting the bile ducts. Frances McCarron, MD and Thomas Chirichella, MD specialize in hepatobiliary (HPB) surgeries, treating liver, pancreas, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers with advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques. Their expertise includes hepatic artery infusion pumps (HAI) for stage 4 colon cancer and non-surgical cholangiocarcinoma, as well as robotic Whipple procedures—offering patients minimally invasive options for complex surgeries. With nearly a decade of success, the Mercy Health HPB program ensures patients receive expert care close to home, eliminating the need to travel for specialized treatment.

Bring your best. Share your heart. Be fulfilled. More than just words, this is who we are at our ministry. We believe your best is yet to come. Here, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back too. We promise to grow your gifts and champion your unique needs – so you are supported and empowered to serve our patients and fulfill our Mission. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people.

Exciting news! The Mercy Health - 3rd Annual Oncology Symposium is now approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for Category A CE credits! 🎉 This activity will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Levis Commons in Toledo, Ohio from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise with accredited education. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g6QBc7YX

A message to our patients with Cigna commercial (employer-sponsored) health insurance in Ohio: Mercy Health is committed to providing you and your family the high-quality care you expect and deserve, which is why we’re sharing an important update regarding current negotiations with Cigna that may affect you or your loved ones. It has been six years since Cigna’s pay rates have increased to account for the cost of providing safe, quality care and their current pay rates for your health care needs are not adequate to account for these rising costs. If we are unable to reach an agreement with Cigna by April 1, Mercy Health will be considered an out-of-network provider for our patients in Ohio who have Cigna commercial (employer-sponsored) health insurance. We are committed to reaching a resolution, however, and will continue to negotiate in good faith to protect our patient community from this type of disruption in care. What can you do? ·Call Cigna and urge them to fulfill their responsibility to you by keeping Mercy Health in network. ·Ask Cigna if you qualify for Continuity of Care. Your Mercy Health care team will help you apply, but Cigna will make the decision to approve your request. · Talk to your employer’s HR department and ask them to explore their options for another health insurance provider. Mercy Health remains in-network with all other major commercial health plans in Ohio. For more details and updates on the status of this negotiation, along with answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our website at https://lnkd.in/g83kqTx9.  

On National Wear Red Day, we wear red and stand together to show support for heart disease awareness.

Join us today in recognizing World Cancer Day by honoring the fighters, survivors and all those affected by cancer.

We are proud to announce that many primary care and specialist physicians in our Cincinnati market have been recognized as Top Doctors in Cincinnati Magazine’s —a distinction awarded by their peers. Congratulations to these outstanding physicians and thank them for their dedication to providing exceptional care. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7gPQnHp Bariatric Surgery • Yasir Kahn, DO – Weight Management Solutions, Kenwood Breast Surgery • Jacquelyn Palmer, MD – Fairfield Breast Surgery Cardiology • Anil Verma, MD – The Heart Institute, West Colon & Rectal Surgery • Cory D. Barrat, MD – Kenwood Colon & Rectal Surgery • John P. Cullen, MD – Kenwood Colon & Rectal Surgery Critical Care & Pulmonary Disease • Samir Ataya, MD – East Pulmonary, Sleep & Critical Care, Clermont • Christopher R. Butler, DO – West Pulmonary, Sleep & Critical Care • Daniel E. Murphy, MD – Kenwood Pulmonary & Critical Care • Muneer M. Basher Al Zoby, MD – Clermont Pulmonary, Sleep & Critical Care Dermatology • Rachel E. Gustin, MD – Kenwood Dermatology • Matthew J. Meier, MD – Kenwood Dermatology • Emily A. Moosbrugger, MD – Kenwood Dermatology Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism • Nadia Yaqub, MD – Fairfield Endocrinology • Omar N. Akhtar, MD – Kenwood Endocrinology Family Medicine • Brian J. Peerless, MD – Blue Ash Family Medicine • Katheryne R. Ruck, DO – Anderson Hospital Family & Community Medicine • Christopher D. Sweeney, MD – Kenwood Family Medicine Foot & Ankle Surgery • Sameh M. Arebi, MD – West Orthopedics & Spine General Surgery • Mohamed I. Dahman, MD – Weight Management Solutions, Fairfield • Scott C. Hobler, MD – General & Laparoscopic Surgery, Kenwood • Christopher W. Juergens, MD – General & Laparoscopic Surgery, Fairfield Hand Surgery • Craig B. Willis, MD – West Orthopedics & Spine Internal Medicine • Matthew G. Witsken, MD – Westside Internal Medicine • Sydney S. Saxena, MD – Kenwood Internal Medicine • Barry A. Brook, MD – Kenwood Internal Medicine Infectious Disease • Richard P. Goodman, MD – Kenwood Infectious Disease • Emily M. Simpson, MD – Anderson Infectious Disease • Ravindhar Vodela, MD – West Infectious Disease • Dheerja Goyal, MD – Infectious Disease, Fairfield Neurology • Tamer Y. Abou-Elsaad, MD – Anderson Neurology Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine • Ankit Bansal, MD – Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute, Kenwood • Mahmoud Almasri, MD – Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute, Kenwood Otolaryngology (ENT) • Mark W. Gelpi, MD – West Ear, Nose & Throat • Nicholas A. Eberly, DO – Kings Mills • Zachary W. Bear, MD – West Ear, Nose & Throat Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery • Neilendu Kundu, MD – Kenwood Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Sleep Medicine • Bashar Brijawi, MD – West Sleep Medicine • Sanjiv P. Patel, MD – Fairfield Sleep Medicine • David C. Beck, MD – Sleep Medicine Vascular Surgery • Richard B. Fries II, MD – Vascular & Endovascular Surgeons, Fairfield