TRUMBULL, Conn., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oxford Health Plans,
Inc. (NYSE: OHP) today announced that it is offering its members access to
consultative services for complementary and alternative care through the Carol
and Morton Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine. The Siegler Center is
part of the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, in Livingston, N.J., an
affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System.
"It is important for physicians to be aware of the complementary and
alternative medicine therapies that their patients are receiving or using on
their own, such as acupuncture and herbal supplements," said James Dillard,
M.D., medical director of Oxford's complementary and alternative medicine
(CAM) program. "Through this program, Oxford members have the flexibility and
choice to integrate conventional medicine and alternative therapies safely and
effectively."
Depending on their specific health concerns and treatment preferences,
members can meet with medical doctors and CAM practitioners either
individually or in consultation to discuss integrating both therapies into
their care plans. Integrating both therapies ensures that members receive the
most compatible and appropriate treatments for their specific conditions.
"All of our services and therapies are offered as an adjunct to
conventional medical treatments to enhance the continuum of care and improve
quality of life options. We are pleased to be working with Oxford as the
Siegler Center shares its commitment to offering patients a program that
fosters collaboration between our staff and their physicians," said Adam
Perlman, M.D., M.P.H., medical director of the Siegler Center.
Oxford members can access the Siegler Center's full network of
acupuncturists, massage therapists, nutritionists and yoga instructors using
Oxford's CAM contracted rate program. Through the contracted rate program,
members select a participating provider, schedule an appointment and pay the
provider a specially negotiated rate at the time of the visit. Access may
vary by state and product. For more information about Oxford's CAM program,
members can visit http://www.oxfordhealth.com, or call customer service at
800-444-6222.
The Carol and Morton Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine combines the
technology and expertise of conventional medicine with the healing powers and
wisdom of complementary therapies. The staff at the Center has been selected
for their credentials, expertise and vast experience. In addition to Dr.
Perlman, a board-certified physician, the staff includes a clinical herbalist,
New Jersey State-licensed acupuncturists, nationally certified massage and
bodywork specialists and registered dietitians.
The Siegler Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Health Care
Organizations. For information and appointments, call 973-322-7007.
Founded in 1984, Oxford Health Plans (http://www.oxfordhealth.com) provides
health plans to employers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, through
its direct sales force and through independent insurance agents and brokers.
Oxford's services include traditional health maintenance organizations,
point-of-service plans, third-party administration of employer-funded benefit
plans and Medicare+Choice plans. Members interested in complementary and
alternative medicine can access Oxford's network of approximately 2,200
credentialed complementary and alternative medicine practitioners, including
chiropractors, acupuncturists, yoga instructors, massage therapists,
nutritionists and, in Connecticut, naturopaths.
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CONTACT:
Maria Gordon Shydlo, +1-203-459-7674, Sierra
Silkman, +1-203-459-6355, both of Oxford Health Plans, Inc.;
Merrill Altberg, Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center,
+1-973-322-7248
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