BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Two well-known health care providers in the Lehigh Valley have signed a contract to continue their work together.
St. Luke’s University Health Network will provide employee coverage through Capital Blue Cross for the next three years, the companies said in a release.
“St. Luke’s has had a longstanding relationship with Capital that has assured their members easy access to the kind of high-quality outcomes and patient experiences for which St. Luke’s has long been known,” St. Luke’s Chief Financial Officer Scott Wolfe said.
Capital has provided health care coverage to all of St. Luke’s employees and their family members since 2022. The new three-year contract starts in 2025.
The hospital system is among the largest employers in the area, with 20,000 employees.
“Capital Blue Cross is honored that St. Luke’s continues to put its trust in us to serve their employees and families,” Capital Chief Executive Officer Todd Shamash said.
“It speaks volumes that a major regional employer in the healthcare field has continually relied on us to help ensure their employees have high-quality, affordable coverage."Todd Shamash, President & CEO, Capital Blue Cross
“It speaks volumes that a major regional employer in the health care field has continually relied on us to help ensure their employees have high-quality, affordable coverage.
"Their team is top notch, and we look forward to growing our partnership.”
Capital and St. Luke’s first partnered in 2022.
“One reason for these designations is our compensation structure and generous benefit plans,” St. Luke’s Human Resources Senior Vice President Evan Ochs said.
“Renewal of our relationship with Capital to continue to provide our employees and their family members a comprehensive health plan is an affirmation of a great partnership between our two organizations.”
St. Luke’s has 15 campuses and more than 300 care sites throughout nine counties in eastern Pennsylvania.
