Devon Health Adds West Chester Rehabilitation Hospital to
Provider Network
Diverse Facility Joins PPO Network
King of Prussia, PA – November 16, 2005 – Devon Health Services, Inc., a
National Healthcare Cost Management company and the Northeast’s most extensive
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), has added West Chester Rehabilitation
Hospital to its provider network.
West Chester Rehabilitation Hospital is a 28-bed hospital specializing in
inpatient acute rehabilitation programs and services. An experienced staff
fulfills the medical, psychological, social, and functional needs of patients
and their families. The hospital treats patients suffering from stroke, brain
injury, spinal cord injury, burns, traumatic injuries, and orthopedic problems.
“West Chester Rehabilitation Hospital does a tremendous job of treating patients
rebounding from major health complications and illnesses,†says Bill Bruce,
Director of Hospital Relations for Devon Health. “We share their passion in
caring for people, and are proud to offer their services and facilities to our
members.â€
“Our philosophy is centered on treating the physical, functional, and social
concerns of each person,†says Michael J. Soisson, the hospital’s Chief
Executive Officer. “Joining the Devon Health network gives West Chester
Rehabilitation Hospital the opportunity to practice this philosophy and
positively impact more people’s lives. We are delighted that Devon Health is
expanding its network to include us, and look forward to a mutually beneficial
relationship.â€
Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Background on Devon Health Services, Inc.
Devon Health Services, Inc. is a National Healthcare Cost Management company
founded by John A. Bennett, M.D., an emergency room physician, in 1991. Since
its inception, Devon Health has been committed to providing affordable
healthcare solutions designed to lower costs. Devon Health offers a suite of
products to complete healthcare benefit packages, including a National
Preferred Provider (PPO) Network, Claims Negotiation, Pharmacy Benefit
Management, medical quality decision support tools, and Customary, Secondary,
Workers’ Compensation, and Motor Vehicle Networks. Devon Health is
headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Background on West Chester Rehabilitation Hospital
West Chester Rehabilitation Hospital (www.wcrehab.com
) is a 28-bed hospital
specializing exclusively in inpatient acute rehabilitation programs and
services. With an experienced and caring team of doctors, therapists, and
nurses, West Chester Rehab assists persons with disabilities to regain
independence and return home.