Rooted in the mission of Jesus and the healing ministry of the Church, and faithful to Catherine McAuley’s service tradition marked by justice, excellence, stewardship and respect for the dignity of each person, Mercy Health Plans, a member of the Sisters of Mercy Health System, implements and advocates for innovative health and social services to improve the health and quality of life of the communities served, with particular concern for persons who are economically poor. In doing so, we make a difference by touching the lives of those we serve with compassion and exceptional Mercy service.
As part of the Mercy Health Ministry, we honor our Catholic identity and remain faithful to the Church's moral and religious teachings.
Mercy Health Plans’ strategic direction is defined by a vision of:
An innovative health management company driven by a shared commitment to service, safety and quality.
A catalyst in supporting enhanced access to health services for all, particularly those in need.
Collaborating with caregivers by coordinating care across the continuum to assure the right care at the right place and at the right time.
Enabling members with services that empower them to make healthy choices.
A leader in excellence and stewardship, delivering measurable value to members, customers, providers and co-workers.
We at Mercy Health Plans thank you for supporting our vision.
MHP provides healthcare benefits and services with a focus on improving the health and wellness of members. This is achieved through an innovative approach - a provider-sponsored, integrated health plan. As a provider-owned and operated health plan, MHP is committed to innovative approaches to healthcare delivery, information sharing, healthcare financing, and reimbursement. By working with MHP, physicians greatly enhance their patients’ access to appropriate medical care at an affordable cost.
The strength of our system lies with our provider partners who, through their strong physician participation and leadership, are continually involved in designing and implementing MHP’s care delivery system that maintains quality while improving efficiencies. By bringing together healthcare professionals and providers who have demonstrated their commitment to caring for their local community with the administrative and financial responsibility for that care, MHP brought community-based integrated healthcare to St. Louis and Mid-Missouri.
Another key to MHP’s success is our commitment to partnering not only with our providers, but employers and governmental agencies as well, and to address the medical needs of the communities we serve. Goals for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare include:
Focusing on health promotion as an effective means of enhancing health status and emphasizing the sanctity of human life as well as controlling health costs;
Designing quality-focused reimbursement models among primary and specialty care physicians to align incentives and encourage a collegial approach to patient care;
Promoting active partnerships with employers and employees to recognize shared responsibility for health status;
Committing to low administrative costs and the return of savings to employers, providers and members while ensuring competitive premiums and affordable member co-payments; and
Operating in a manner that stewards resources, provides value to the community and treats all individuals with dignity and respect.
Throughout MHP’s history, our commitment to reach out to the less fortunate in the communities we serve has extended beyond our mission to deliver healthcare coverage to our members and to those in need. With our Community Outreach programs, MHP continues to assist charitable efforts in our service regions, furthering the ideals of our founders while strengthening our communities.