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Aegis Health Group
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Susquehanna Health Taps Aegis Health Group to Support Population Health Initiatives with a
Community and Employer-Directed Health Program
(WILLIAMSPORT, PA – April 21, 2015) —Susquehanna Health, a nationally recognized health system, has
engaged Aegis Health Group to improve the health of their communities by aligning hospital programs
with the needs of local employers. The Aegis program includes an on-site Employer Relations Specialist
responsible for developing partnerships with area businesses and community groups.
As part of this partnership, Aegis will support the system’s four hospitals, which serve the north central
Pennsylvania region. At the foundation of the program is OneCommunity, a population health website
and innovative consumer engagement tool. It allows users to track their health and wellness activities,
enables employers to anticipate and mitigate workforce health risks, and promotes strategic hospital
service lines.
“A rise in high-deductible health plans and increased out-of-pocket costs for the employee has resulted in
a greater focus on prevention, education and health management,” said Matt McLaughlin, director of
Occupational Health for Susquehanna Health. “Our expert medical staff and strong community ties place
Susquehanna Health in a perfect position to be a part of the healthcare solution for both local employers
and their employees.”
“We have seen the success of this program in other hospitals across the country, and are excited about
the opportunity to work with Susquehanna,” said Phil Suiter. “At a time when employers are looking for
ways to control and understand healthcare costs, and hospitals are looking to impact market share, this is
a meaningful program where the ultimate winner is a healthier community.”
Susquehanna Health
Susquehanna Health is a four-hospital, integrated health system in north central Pennsylvania including
Divine Providence Hospital, Muncy Valley Hospital, Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital and Williamsport
Regional Medical Center. The Health system encompasses 332 licensed acute and 259 long-term care
beds, along with two skilled nursing units, home care division, physician services and ambulance service.
The system provides high-quality, compassionate, accessible and cost-effective healthcare to thousands
of residents in the region and has received national recognition for its healthcare leadership. To learn
more, visit www.susquehannahealth.org.
About Aegis Health Group
Aegis Health Group has assisted hundreds of hospitals with proven-effective population health and
wellness strategies for 25 years. Its award-winning Population Health Management solutions enable
hospitals to grow market share and revenue by identifying and intelligently managing the health risks of
individuals within the community. Complementing this is Aegis’ nationally recognized Physician
Relationship Management solution, supported by a physician data analytics solution, which strengthens
alignment between hospitals and their physicians to drive service-line growth, enhance patient care, and
provide timely issue resolution. Further information about Aegis is available at www.AegisGroup.com or
on their blog at www.aegishi4.com.
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