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  New Individual and Family Health Plans  

Optima Health now offers individual and family health plans throughout Virginia. These plans are designed to make it easy for individuals to select health plan coverage, no matter what their budget or stage of life.    Read more



  Pharmacy Quarterly Changes for January  

Optima Health shares quarterly pharmacy changes which go into effect on January 1.    Read more



  Bon Secours Virginia, Sentara Healthcare to Collaborate on Princess Anne Hospital  

Proposed 200-bed joint venture would serve current and future community needs.    Read more



  Optima Health Maintains 'Excellent' Accreditation on its Health Plan Report Card for 9th and 10th Consecutive Year  

Optima Health received an ‘Excellent’ accreditation for the 10th consecutive year from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its commercial health plans and 9th consecutive year for its Medicaid HMO product, Optima Family Care.    Read more



  Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Nursing and Teamwork  

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital has achieved Magnet designation in recognition of excellence in nursing and teamwork.    Read more



  Pharmacy Quarterly Changes for October  

Optima Health shares quarterly pharmacy changes which go into effect on October 1.    Read more



  Sentara System Named Employer of Choice®  

Sentara was honored as an Employer of Choice® for its dedication to employee relationships that go above and beyond typical human resource practices.    Read more



  Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Receives Award for Green Practices  

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center was presented with a “Partner Recognition Award” at the 2008 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards Banquet.    Read more



  Optima Health No Longer Requires Referrals  

Effective January 1, 2008, referrals to see a participating specialist are no longer required for all commercial plans!    Read more



  Optima Health's New Member ID Cards  

As of July 1, 2008 Optima Health began to issue new member identification cards based on the member’s renewal date.    Read more



  Optima Health Association Plans  

Introducing Optima Health Association Plans, featuring value added benefits.    Read more