New Jersey - January 31, 2022 - Amerigroup New Jersey today announced that Capital Health, one of the state's leaders in providing progressive, quality health and medical care, had joined its network.
"With Capital Health, we can serve more residents in Trenton and the rest of Mercer County," said Amerigroup New Jersey Medicaid Plan President Teresa Hursey. "We estimate that partnership will improve health care access and quality for more than 40,000 low-income residents," she added.
An award-winning hospital system, Capital Health serves as a Level II regional trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, regional perinatal center (including a Level III NICU), and emergency mental health screening center.
In addition, the System offers the region's first and most experienced Pediatric Emergency Department and, most recently, New Jersey's first Autism-Friendly Pediatric Emergency Department, along with numerous other innovative programs.
“Capital Health is pleased to be a provider for Amerigroup New Jersey participants,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “Our community-based approach to improving the health and wellbeing of residents in the Mercer County region aligns well with their commitment to expanding access to care among lower-income families. This partnership is good for both of our organizations, but more importantly, it is great news for many of the people we serve.”
About Amerigroup New Jersey
Amerigroup New Jersey helps improve health care access and quality for more than 250,000 low-income residents throughout the state by developing innovative care management programs and services. Members are assured care that is not only accessible but also accountable, comprehensive, integrated, and patient-centered. Amerigroup New Jersey provides ongoing community relations and outreach to encourage members to become active participants in their health care. Members are empowered to choose and sustain a healthy lifestyle through health education programs. For more information about Amerigroup New Jersey, visit https://www.myamerigroup.com/nj/home.htm.
About Capital Health
Capital Health is the Central New Jersey/Lower Bucks County region’s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Comprised of two hospitals (Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell), a Hamilton outpatient facility, and an extensive network of primary and specialty care practices across the region, Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by DNV.
A four-time Magnet-designated health system for nursing excellence, Capital Health serves as a Level II regional trauma center, regional perinatal center (including a Level III NICU), and emergency mental health screening center. Capital Health also offers the region’s first and most experienced Pediatric Emergency Department and most recently, New Jersey’s first Autism -Friendly Pediatric Emergency Department. Capital Health also provides innovative programs such as Capital Institute for Neurosciences including its certified Comprehensive Stroke Center; nationally accredited Center for Comprehensive Breast Care; Center for Digestive Health; Marjorie G. Ernest Joint Replacement Center of Excellence; award-winning Cancer Center; and the Heart & Vascular Institute, which includes the region’s first accredited Chest Pain Center. For more information, visit www.capitalhealth.org.