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Press Release
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BLUE SHIELD CONTRACTS WITH AEGIS MEDICAL SYSTEMS FOR MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT SERVICES
12/21/2007 - Canoga Park, CA, Ron Alvarado, Controller, is pleased to announce the execution of a new contract between Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., and Blue Shield for treatment of HMO and PPO insured individuals within Aegis' system of clinics throughout the state of California. The new agreement provides for the issuance of a provider number that extends Blue Shield’s coverage to treatment of patients for both methadone maintenance and detoxification programs.
Dr. George Girgis, Chief Medical Director, added, "The new contract is consistent with Aegis' strategic plan to extend its client base by penetrating into non-traditional market segments. Aegis believes we have made significant strides in recent years to increase the level of acceptance of Narcotic Treatment Program (NTP) services, and improve the perceived legitimacy of the industry within the mainstream medical field. Such steps began with the provision of specialized treatment services for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as the deployment of social workers to assist patients in their interactions with family and community resources.”
Ron Alvarado further added, “Together with Blue Shield, Aegis plans to expand its services to populations of patients that were previously unserved, yet are in great need of treatment for their addictions.”
Blue Shield represents the nation's oldest and largest family of health benefits companies. Collectively, the 39 Blue Cross and Blue Shield System provides healthcare coverage for more than 99 million people or one-in-three Americans.
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. operates the largest chain of narcotic treatment programs in California. Headquartered in Canoga Park, Aegis has 25 clinics throughout the state serving over 5,500 patients per day. For the last five years, Aegis has been pursuing a proactive agenda geared towards raising clinical standards and regulatory compliance, through reinforcement of its unique philosophy and organizational culture. The Aegis Family of Corporations includes Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., Aegis Institute, Inc. (a non-profit organization), and Nationwide Medical Group, Inc. (a professional corporation).
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