AmeriHealth Mercy Coverage of Breast Cancer Screenings Unchanged
Harrisburg (PA) – Amid the uncertainty surrounding breast cancer screening guidelines, AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan announced today that its coverage and policies have not changed. As before:
- AmeriHealth Mercy will continue to cover breast cancer screenings (mammograms) for women of all ages when ordered by their doctor.
- AmeriHealth Mercy encourages female members over 40 to talk to their doctors about getting a mammogram.
It’s important to note that women at higher risk should have a mammogram more frequently than those at lower risk. Health guidelines are written for the overall population, but each woman’s risk level is different depending on age, medical history, racial and ethnic background, and other factors.
“If you are confused or concerned about any recent news reports, you should talk to your doctor about your need for a mammogram and your risk level for breast cancer,” said Eric Berman, DO, MS, Chief Medical Officer, AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan. “Only you and your doctor can determine what’s right for you.”
About AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan:
AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan, a member of the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, is a Medical Assistance (Medicaid) managed care health plan serving more than 100,000 Medical Assistance recipients in 15 counties of central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan is a mission-driven company dedicated to helping members get care, stay well, and build healthy communities. Its corporate parent partners are Mercy Health System and AmeriHealth First. For more information, go to www.amerihealthmercyhp.com.
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