Dear Families of Marblehead Pediatrics,
We are aware some insurance companies have sent letters recently saying that we are no longer in network for your insurance and that you may need to change your primary care provider. This information may not be correct.
As of August 1st 2024, we will be changing our accountable care organization (ACO) from Steward Health Care to Affiliated Pediatric Practices (APP). An ACO is a group of healthcare providers who work together to provide coordinated care for patients. APP is the pediatric ACO for the Massachusetts General Brigham system and this new ACO has contracts with all the major insurances such as Harvard Pilgrim, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Massachusetts General Brigham, Tufts, etc… Our office has already contacted the few patients who are impacted by this and we apologize to those patients whose Steward’s bankruptcy has impacted. If you have not been contacted by our office, then you likely have a health insurance that is still accepted by our practice. If you have any questions about coverage, then please call your insurance company or contact us at 781-631-7800.
Dr. Shen / Marblehead Pediatrics