Sessions are being held to assist patients in choosing alternative plans.

Genesis HealthCare System announced today that it will not accept Anthem Medicare Advantage or Humana Medicare Advantage plans in 2024. This means the entire Genesis HealthCare System, including Genesis Hospital, Genesis Coshocton Medical Center, Genesis Perry County and Genesis Medical Group Physicians will not be in-network with the Anthem or Humana Medicare Advantage plans.

“We simply cannot accept the Anthem Medicare Advantage or Humana Medicare Advantage Plans for 2024,” said Mathew Perry, President and CEO of Genesis HealthCare System. “If you are a current participant in Anthem or Humana Medicare, it is important to consider other choices during open enrollment, which is taking place now. As you review your options, we invite you to consider other health plans that Genesis HealthCare System accepts.” 

Once a year, all Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan members have the opportunity to choose coverage and make sure their doctors and hospital are in-network providers for the upcoming year. It’s called the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) – and it’s Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2023.  

There are two ways for patients to seek assistance in evaluating which MA plan is right for them.  

1. Working with an insurance broker to select a plan is one of the best ways. They can help evaluate the patient’s choice to find a plan that meets their unique needs. There is no cost for this service.   

2. Genesis will hold sessions that include an Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) representative to provide information and help you make a choice:

• In Zanesville, join us at North Terrace Church, 1420 Brandywine Blvd., on Wednesday, Oct. 25. 

• In Cambridge, join us at Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, 7033 Glenn Highway, on Tuesday, Oct. 31.  

• In New Lexington, join us at St. Rose of Lima Parish, 3309 North Main Street, on Thursday, Nov. 2.  

• In Coshocton, join us at Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water Street, on Monday, Nov. 6.

All sessions start at 9 a.m. and noon each day. Registration is required by going to genesishcs.org/medicare. 

Genesis will accept the following Medicare Advantage Health Plans in 2024: 

• Aetna Medicare 
• Medical Mutual of Ohio 
• Medigold 
• United Healthcare 
• CareSource Medicare Advantage
• The Health Plan Medicare Advantage
• AllWell Buckeye Medicare Advantage
• Valor Health Plan Medicare Advantage

For additional information, call the Genesis Patient Resource Center at 740-454-4335 or 866-270-1944, ext. 4335, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.  

Sessions are being held to assist patients in choosing alternative plans 

Several community business and healthcare organizations are partnering to offer free mammograms to those who can’t afford one due to lack of insurance, being under-insured or not having the ability to pay. Coconis Furniture, Marquee Broadcasting (WHIZ-TV), Genesis HealthCare System, Muskingum County Community Foundation, Southeastern Ohio Breast and Cervical Cancer Project, and Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates are committed to ensuring area residents receive this essential breast cancer screening regardless of their ability to pay.

During the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WHIZ-TV is airing a public service campaign on their NBC, FOX5 and MeTV stations to promote the free mammogram program. Vouchers for free mammograms are available at Coconis Furniture locations and the Genesis Cancer Care Center for community members to pick up. Patients may call Genesis Central Scheduling at (740) 454-4242 to schedule their mammogram to be conducted at Genesis imaging locations in Zanesville and Coshocton by the end of 2023, free of charge.

Last year 64 patients were able to receive free mammograms due to the efforts of these community organizations, and one person was identified with early breast cancer. For more information, contact Pebbles Thornton, Director, Genesis Cancer, Palliative Medicine and Hospice Services, at (740) 454-4274.

Organizations partnering to provide breast cancer screenings.

Genesis HealthCare System received the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll as well as Get With The Guidelines® Rural Stroke Bronze recognition for 2023.

Genesis HealthCare System is presenting “Aging Smart,” a four-part educational series on mature living to help community members thrive in the second half of life. The series is open to those who want to learn about being prepared for the future with information on community resources and options, either for themselves or for a loved one.

“Aging Smart” will be held June 27, July 25, Aug. 29 and Sept. 26. Each session begins at 5:30 p.m. at North Terrace Church of Christ, 1420 Brandywine Blvd., in Zanesville. 

Topics during the four-part series include:

•    Health, wellness and aging
•    Community resources and volunteer opportunities available
•    End-of-life decision making
•    Advance directives, living wills and healthcare powers of attorney
•    Hospice and palliative care information
•    Health insurance and financial planning information

Attendees will listen to presentations from Genesis and community organization experts and receive a notebook with resources, wellness tips and recipes. Refreshments will be provided. The program costs $20 for the entire series due when you register online. Financial assistance for the registration fee is available for those who qualify. Deadline to register for the series is Friday, June 23. To register or for more information, click HERE. 

Four-part series provides community resources and options for older adults.

Genesis is offering free sports physicals for student athletes from May 15 through June 15 at the Physician Services office in Coshocton. Make your appointment now.

The River View High School NIKE Club donated $363.50 to Genesis HealthCare System for the Genesis Cancer Care Center. The money was raised by NIKE Club students selling donuts and hot chocolate in the high school. The fundraiser was organized by Adara Birkhimer, a junior at River View and member of the NIKE Club, which is a group of female students who support and empower each other.

“We are grateful for the River View NIKE Club’s donation that will be used toward patients’ supplies,” said Pebbles Thornton, Director of Genesis Cancer, Palliative Medicine and Hospice Services. “It is inspiring to see students who care about cancer patients have the initiative and dedication to raise the funds.”

Pictured left to right: Pebbles Thornton, Director of Genesis Cancer, Palliative Medicine and Hospice Services; Adara Birkhimer, River View NIKE Club member; and Karin Moran, River View teacher and NIKE Club advisor.

Donation Benefits the Genesis Cancer Care Center

Zanesville, Ohio (April 3, 2023) – Genesis HealthCare System’s Chief Transformation Officer Ed Romito has won the OhioCIO 2023 Large Corporate ORBIE® Award. The award recognizes IT executives with exceptional leadership, innovation, and vision; representing the characteristics and qualities that inspire others in the field of information technology. IT executives are evaluated in multiple categories based on the size and scope of the organizations they represent. 
 
 
“The work we do in IT is truly a team sport. I want to recognize our amazing Genesis IT team that deliver phenomenal, innovative transformative solutions every day,” said Ed Romito. “I want to thank our amazing visionary CEO, Matt Perry, our senior leaders, and our dedicated healthcare team at Genesis - using technology every day to take care of our patients and challenging us to make that technology better.” 
 
 
OhioCIO is the preeminent peer leadership network of State of Ohio chief information officers. OhioCIO is one of 30 chapters of the Inspire Leadership Network, a national membership organization comprised exclusively of CIOs from public and private businesses, government, education, healthcare and nonprofit institutions.  
 

Ed Romito was named Chief Information Officer of Genesis HealthCare System in 2009, which later transitioned to Chief Transformation Officer. He is responsible for leadership and management of information technology, cybersecurity, clinical engineering and telecommunications functions across the enterprise. In 2010, Romito led the implementation of EPIC, an electronic medical record software used by the nation’s top health systems.  
 He and his team provide ongoing support for the electronic medical record and revenue cycle systems within the hospital, outpatient departments, ambulatory offices, analytics, patient engaging technologies and population health solutions; development and execution of the information systems strategic plan; and the management of health information across the care continuum. 
 
 
More information about OhioCIO and the ORBIE® Awards can be found here: https://ohiocio.org/awards 

Recognized For Demonstrating Excellence in Technology Leadership

Student Athletes Can Make Appointments Now

Genesis Orthopedic Sports Medicine is offering free sports physicals for student athletes from Monday, May 15 through Friday, July 28.

Zanesville, Ohio (March 16, 2023) – Genesis HealthCare System held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center at 48439 Genesis Drive, Coshocton. The center will open to the public on Monday, April 3.

“We are excited to celebrate the completion of the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center and what it means for residents of Coshocton and surrounding counties,” said Matthew Perry, President and CEO, Genesis HealthCare System. “Throughout our history, we have been committed to meeting the healthcare needs of this community. With the new, state-of-the-art medical center, we are providing high-quality healthcare with a wide range of services to residents close to where they live and work.”

Services at the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center include:

·      Emergency Department open 24 hours a day, seven days a week

·      Outpatient Surgery

·      Overnight Observation Unit

·      Imaging such as MRIs, CT scans, X-rays, 3D mammograms and ultrasound

·      Laboratory services with outpatient draw center

·      Cardiac diagnostics such as echocardiograms, stress tests, vascular ultrasound, EKGs, Holter monitors and cardiac CT scans

·      Respiratory therapy, including pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gases

·      Physical, occupational and speech therapies

·      Medical offices for physician specialists: surgeons, general cardiologists, gastroenterologists, and ear, nose and throat surgeons

The 60,000 sq. ft. facility combines superior clinical information technology, advanced clinical equipment, and the latest in healthcare facility design with the best physicians, nurses, technologists and support staff. More than 200 employees, many from the Coshocton area, work at the facility.

Construction began in June 2021. The $50.8 million cost of the project was supported in part by generous gifts from the Montgomery Foundation, the Coshocton Foundation and the Genesis HealthCare Foundation.

The community is invited to join the free Family Fun Day celebration Saturday, March 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those attending can tour the new medical center, enjoy refreshments and meet the staff. Entertainment for children includes face painting, a coloring station, superhero characters and clowns.

Pictured above:

Cutting the ribbon to celebrate the completion of the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center (GCMC), opening April 3, are left to right, first row: JoAnn Butcher, Genesis Board of Directors; Tiffany Swigert, Coshocton Port Authority; Tisha Babcock, GCMC Administrator; Matt Perry, Genesis HealthCare System President & CEO; James McDonald, Genesis Board of Directors; Amy Crown, Coshocton Chamber of Commerce; and Linda Scott, The Montgomery Foundation. Second row: Jerry Nolder, Genesis HealthCare Foundation; Bob Pell, Coshocton Foundation; Mark Mills, Mayor of Coshocton; Don Wells, Tuscarawas Township Trustee; and Rick Conkle, Dane Shyrock and Gary Fischer, Coshocton County Commissioners.  

New center opens Monday, April 3.