AmeriHealth First

AmeriHealth Caritas is a leading managed care organization that provides health insurance solutions for Medicaid, Medicare, and other publicly funded programs. Originally founded in 1983 as Mercy Health Plan, the company operated under the brand AmeriHealth First in Pennsylvania before rebranding to Keystone First in 2012. Headquartered in Philadelphia, it is a joint venture between Independence Health Group and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The company offers a wide range of services, including pharmacy benefit management through its subsidiary PerformRx and specialized behavioral health services. AmeriHealth Caritas focuses on improving health outcomes for underserved and low-income populations through integrated care models and community-based support.