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Kettering Health ending Medicare Advantage contract with Anthem. By Brooke Jones, WHIO.com October 06, 2026 at 3:51 pm EDT KETTERING - Kettering Health is not renewing its contract with Medicare Advantage insurer Anthem, the healthcare network announced on Tuesday. Patients enrolled in these plans can continue to receive care at Kettering Health facilities through Dec. 31, 2026. The health system attributed the decision to administrative burdens and financial shortfalls caused by payment reductions and claim denials. Kettering Health added that Anthem's reimbursement rates have consistently remained below those of traditional Medicare and have failed to keep pace with inflation. "Kettering Health remains committed to patients with these plans and is collaborating with RetireMed, a trusted local Medicare advisory group, to help patients explore their options and transition to coverage that will allow them to continue their care uninterrupted. RetireMed will provide free, personalized guidance throughout the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)," Kettering Health said in a statement. AEP runs from Oct. 15, 2026 through Dec. 7, 2026, during which time patients will be able to switch plans and sign up for new coverage to maintain in-network access. The changes take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Kettering College community celebrated at Kettering Health's annual Evening with Its Stars. At Kettering College, student-centeredness, faith, service, excellence, and belonging are more than values. They are principles that shape how Kettering College educate and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. As a subsidiary of Kettering Health, Kettering College is also deeply connected to the health system's mission of serving others and improving the health and well-being of the communities Kettering College call home. Each year, Kettering Health celebrates individuals who exemplify that mission during its annual Evening with Its Stars recognition event. The event honors employees who demonstrate exceptional care, embody the organization's mission and values, and reach significant milestones in their years of service. This year, Kettering College were especially proud to see members of the Kettering College community recognized for the meaningful impact they are making across Kettering Health and beyond. Also, among this year's milestone honorees, were three Kettering College alumni who received the Leader's Choice Award. The award recognizes individuals who bring Kettering Health's mission to life through their commitment to improving the quality of life for the people and communities they serve. These individuals demonstrate that healthcare is more than a profession. It is an opportunity to serve and make a lasting difference in the lives of others. Two of the winners were from graduates from its two first MSN cohorts. Marie Williams, MSN - c/o 26 MSN Graduate Marilyn Reed, MSN - c/o 25 MSN Graduate Its nursing faculty also celebrated one of its own as a Leader's Choice Award winner. Katie Ferrell, PhD - c/o 16 BSN Graduate and Associate Professor For Kettering College, seeing its graduates receive this recognition is especially meaningful. It is a reflection of the mission Kettering College strive to fulfill every day: educating and developing healthcare professionals who embody the healing ministries of Jesus. Its graduates carry that mission with them long after they leave its classrooms. They bring compassion and purpose to their work. Kettering College is incredibly proud of every Kettering College graduate, faculty member, and staff member recognized during this year's Evening with Its Stars. Their accomplishments remind Kettering College that the work Kettering College do at Kettering College extends far beyond its campus. Kettering College is grateful to Kettering Health for celebrating these remarkable individuals and even more grateful for the opportunity to call them part of the Kettering College family. Kettering College were also thrilled to celebrate its employees that have dedicated years to its students and celebrated milestone anniversaries! * Haritha Moturi * Christine Marriott * Emily Cowell * Breanna Veal * Sara Katherine Hoar * Ashley Neu * Sarah Brandell * Renee Fite * Valerie Pequignot * Danielle McPeck * Josie Burns * Devon Skinner * Chioma Lindo * Michael Davis-Cheshire * Rhonda Davis-Cheshire * Heather Mays * Idamae Jenkins * Kimberly Hatcher * Jim Nesbit * Jill-Renae Gulczinski * Lynette Williams * Pamela Wilson * Robert Reeder * Laurie Bromagen * Kathy Salgado * Lisa Huber