WellStar, Aetna reach agreement
Atlanta Journal Constitution, August 26, 2009
WellStar Health System in Georgia has reached an agreement with Aetna insurance company that extends their contract for three years, officials said. The new contract, which takes effect Sept. 1, provides Aetna members with the same access to the same medical services, said WellStar. Both parties declined to discuss specifics of the contract, including whether it will result in increased out-of-pocket expenses for people.
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