February 4, 2010

Lexington Clinic is pleased to have received this award, demonstrating our commitment to excellence for patients and employees alike.
Lexington Clinic is a private, primary and specialty-care physician group practice with 200 providers in 32 specialties working in locations throughout Central Kentucky. Lexington Clinic was founded in 1920 and operates offices in Lexington, Nicholasville, Richmond, Corbin, Georgetown and Mount Sterling.
For the second consecutive year, Lexington Clinic has been recognized by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) as a Better Performer in the area of Profitability and Cost Management. This recognition is awarded to only a select group of physician practices who outperform specific expense management benchmarks including medical revenue after operating costs and operating costs per medical procedure. Lexington Clinic was one of only four physician practices in Kentucky to receive this recognition. Thank you to the entire staff of Lexington Clinic for helping us once again be among the best at controlling costs.
Lexington Clinic has been communicating with AETNA Healthcare since June of this year in an effort to mutually agree to contractual terms to participate in the AETNA Healthcare insurance plans. It recently became apparent that an agreement could not be reached, therefore Lexington Clinic notified AETNA on September 14, 2009 and again on November 30, 2009 that the existing agreement would not be renewed. Lexington Clinic realized that AETNA had not informed their enrollees of the contract termination notice submitted by Lexington Clinic; therefore Lexington Clinic felt we needed to inform our patients.
Unfortunately, Lexington Clinic will no longer be considered a participating provider with AETNA Healthcare effective February 1, 2010 for Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) services and effective June 1, 2010 for physician services.
Lexington Clinic representatives have worked diligently to reach a point of mutual agreement with AETNA. We regret that we have to make difficult decisions such as this to continue to allow Lexington Clinic to meet its mission of providing the highest quality medical service.
If you wish to continue your care at Lexington Clinic, please contact AETNA to discuss your out-of-network benefits, or other coverage options that may be available to you.
Should you need to change your doctor, the physicians and staff are committed to ensuring a smooth transition of your continuing care to your new provider. Your written consent is required for the release of your medical records; you may obtain the necessary form by calling the Release of Information Department at 859-258-4837.
We at Lexington Clinic appreciate the opportunity we have had to provide your medical care and hope to continue to see you in the future. If you have any questions, experience any difficulties with obtaining continued care, or you need a referral, please speak to our Nurse at 859-258-4DOC (4362).
You can find additional answers to your questions by contacting the Aetna Customer Service Department or review
On September 14, 2009 and again on November 30, 2009 Lexington Clinic informed AETNA Healthcare that it does not intend to renew its existing agreement with AETNA Healthcare.
As part of our ongoing efforts to communicate to our patients, we are issuing this notification:
Lexington Clinic will no longer be considered a participating provider with AETNA Healthcare Effective February 1, 2010 for Ambulatory Surgery Services and Effective June 1, 2010 for Physician Services.
If you have questions concerning this announcement, please call the Lexington Clinic Marketing Department at (859) 258-6116.