Aetna (NYSE: AET) announced that it has reached agreement on a
three-year contract extension with WakeMed Health & Hospitals. The
agreement takes effect May 1.
Aetna members will continue to receive covered health benefits, at
in-network rates, from WakeMed's numerous hospitals, outpatient
facilities and affiliated physicians.
"Aetna is very pleased to announce the extension of our relationship
with WakeMed," said Margie Maxwell, president of Aetna's North Carolina
market. ""It's reassuring to know WakeMed will be there to continue to
serve our members."
"We are pleased to continue working with Aetna to ensure adults and
children throughout the community have access to the unique and
specialized services offered at WakeMed," said Mike DeVaughn,
executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer. "For more
than 50 years, WakeMed has upheld our important mission of providing
outstanding and compassionate care to all who seek our services, and we
recognize that the residents of this region rely on us to assist with
health care for themselves and their families. The extension of our
contract with Aetna helps ensure the community's ability to access
WakeMed's services as an in-network provider."