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July 18, 2017/News Releases

Cleveland Clinic Statement about CareSource, Medicaid Plans:

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Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 4 p.m. ET: “Cleveland Clinic is deeply committed to caring for Medicaid patients, as it’s a vital part of our mission. Regrettably, we recently received notice from CareSource they may terminate our relationship. It’s important to note, Cleveland Clinic is still under contract through August 31, 2017 and in active discussions with CareSource at this time. CareSource members can still come here for care as they do today. While we hope this does get resolved, in the event this relationship ends, patients may select another Medicaid plan to access Cleveland Clinic which can be done through the Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline. In addition, we will work with CareSource to provide continuity of care for patients, and as always Cleveland Clinic’s emergency departments are available regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay. We are pleased to work with the majority of managed Medicaid plans in the region to ensure patients have options and access to Cleveland Clinic.”

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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 83,000 employees worldwide are more than 6,600 salaried physicians and researchers, and 21,900 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,725-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, 300 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2025, there were 15.9 million outpatient encounters, 343,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 336,000 surgeries and procedures throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at x.com/CleClinicNews. News and resources are available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.

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