The plans, expected to launch Jan. 1, operate under the mantle of Conemaugh Region Connect Blue and Lehigh Valley Flex Blue. Under each plan, Highmark will offer patients reduced out-of-pocket expenses for using Conemaugh Health System or Lehigh Valley Health Network services, respectively.
Conemaugh Health System is owned by for-profit Duke LifePoint Healthcare in Brentwood, Tenn. Lehigh Valley Health System is awaiting regulatory approval of proposed mergers with Schuylkill Health System in Pottsville, Pa., and Pocono Health System in East Stroudsburg, Pa.
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