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AKRON GENERAL, MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO REACH LONG TERM CONTRACT AGREEMENT

Agreement is Great News for Residents of Summit and Surrounding Communities

Medical Mutual of Ohio and Akron General have reached a new long-term contract, assuring that Medical Mutual members will have continued access to Akron General's high-quality services for many years to come. The new agreement takes effect immediately.

“We are pleased to strengthen our long-standing relationship with Medical Mutual of Ohio, one of the very best providers of health insurance coverage throughout our region,” said Alan Bleyer President and CEO of Akron General Medical Center. “This is great news for residents of Summit and surrounding counties.”

Kevin Lauterjung, vice president of Healthcare Finance & Network Management at Medical Mutual, agreed. “Medical Mutual and Akron General have worked together for many years providing access to high quality healthcare services, prevention and health education information,” said Lauterjung. “We look forward to this great relationship continuing for many more years to come.”

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual of Ohio is the oldest and largest health insurance company based in Ohio. The company serves its customers through high-quality, affordable group and personal health insurance plans, and third-party administrative services to self-insured group customers. Based in Cleveland, Medical Mutual also has offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton and Youngstown. For more information, visit the company’s award-winning Web site at www.MedMutual.com.

Akron General Medical Center is a 511-bed, 26-bassinet, adult, tertiary-care, not-for-profit teaching hospital with regional referral centers in Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiac Surgery, Cancer Care, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Women’s Health. Staffed by more than 1,000 physicians, 3,400 healthcare professionals and support staff and 550 volunteers, Akron General Medical Center provides the highest level of emergency services, Level One Trauma, and is an area leader in diagnostic and outpatient services. As a major teaching hospital, Akron General Medical Center trains future physicians through 11 high-quality medical residency programs. As a community resource, Akron General Medical Center has been repeatedly been named as “Akron's Most Preferred Hospital for Overall Quality and Image” by the National Research Corporation. For more information about Akron General Medical Center, log on to www.akrongeneral.org