HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-11 September 2008-AmeriChoice and Community Health Center Ink Pact(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com

AmeriChoice by UnitedHealthcare and Community Health Center (CHC), announced an agreement that will provide beneficiaries of Connecticut's Charter

CHC is the healthcare home for 70,000 people and provides care in primary care centers, schools, and shelters in communities across the state.

Don Langer, CEO of AmeriChoice by UnitedHealthcare, said, "We are pleased that our Charter Oak and HUSKY members will have access to the full range of services provided by Community Health Center. CHC is known for its clinical excellence in primary care, chronic disease management, and specialized care for vulnerable populations. AmeriChoice and CHC are committed to high quality health care and comprehensive services to beneficiaries of these vital health care programs for the people of Connecticut.

Mark Masselli, President/CEO of Community Health Center , noted that "the entry of new companies into the Medicaid managed care and Charter Oak Health Plans provides opportunity for a fresh perspective on best practices in delivering care that is effective, patient centered, and out-come focused. We look forward to working with the AmeriChoice clinical and administrative teams to further the development of innovative approaches and best practices."

AmeriChoice by UnitedHealthcare serves Connecticut's Charter Oak and HUSKY health care programs.

Community Health Center is a private, non-profit organization with a primary focus on clinical excellence in the delivery of comprehensive primary health care.

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