10,000 patients across the Mahoning Valley will continue to have in-network access to Mercy Health providers and facilities, according to a Monday news release. 

In the release, Mercy Health announced its partnership with Humana, a healthcare company providing for Medicare and Medicaid recipients, which will become effective Dec. 1, 2025.

“We understand how stressful negotiations like these can be for patients. Our priority throughout this process has been to protect our patients from uncertainty and disruption,” said John Luellen, MD, state president, Ohio, Mercy Health. “With this agreement, Humana patients can continue to rely on Mercy Health for uninterrupted access to their trusted providers and services. We deeply appreciate your patience and resilience, and we remain committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care now and into the future.”

The agreement covers Humana contracts for Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid health plans, the release states. Through this agreement, Mercy Health hospitals, physicians, urgent care clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and other care sites will continue to be in-network for all patients covered by Humana's plans.

More information on the partnership can be found on Mercy Health's website.