December 9, 2008

Fishkill, N.Y. -- MVP Health Care and the Mount Kisco Medical Group today announced a three year extension to their participation agreement that continues the 170 primary care and specialty physicians’ participation in the MVP Provider Network.

Mount Kisco Medical Group PC has eleven offices in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties.  More than thirty major medical and surgical specialties are represented in the group, and many other services including lab and radiology services, physical therapy and sports rehabilitation, and outpatient procedures are available at multiple campuses.  Other offices are located in Carmel, Yorktown Heights, Katonah, Somers, Brewster, Mahopac, Jefferson Valley, the Putnam Hospital Center, Fishkill and Poughkeepsie.

"MKMG’s continued participation in the MVP Network, enables employers in Putnam and Westchester Counties to take advantage of the added value and nationally ranked customer service that distinguishes MVP Health Care benefit plans," said Mark Fish, MVP executive vice president.  MKMG CEO Dr. Scott Hayworth noted,  “ We pride ourselves on the quality healthcare we provide, and are pleased to be associated with a quality insurer like MVP.  We are thrilled to have a long term contract with them.”

The agreement between MVP and MKMG covers all MVP insurance plans except MVP Care (Medicaid managed care) and MVP Gold (Medicare Advantage).

About MVP Health Care

Founded in 1983 MVP Health Care is a regional, not-for-profit health insurer based in Schenectady, N.Y. Through its operating subsidiaries, it provides fully-insured and self-funded employer health benefits plans, dental insurance and ancillary products, such as flexible spending accounts to 700,000 subscribers in New York state, Vermont, and New Hampshire. For more information visit: www.mvphealthcare.com/press.

About Mount Kisco Medical Group, PC

Mount Kisco Medical Group is a multi-specialty practice established in 1946, currently serving over 200,000 patients in three counties with multiple locations. MKMG is a clinical affiliate of the world renowned Massachusetts General Hospital.  For more information please visit: www.mkmg.com.