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Hospital & Health Care
Founded 1983
Newtown Square, PA
10099
Profile last updated: July 2026

About AmeriHealth Caritas

Hospital & Health CareFounded 1983

AmeriHealth Caritas is a national leader in healthcare solutions for people who are at a low-income level or are chronically ill. Beginning in 1983 in a West Philadelphia hospital, we’ve grown into one of the country’s largest and most respected Medicaid-managed care organizations. Today, we serve approximately 5 million members in 13 states and the District of Columbia with: Quality, award-winning managed care health plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, long-term services and supports (LTSS), behavioral health, and pharmacy benefit management services. Value-added services like health outreach and job training push the boundaries of what Medicaid-managed care should offer.

Quick Facts

  • IndustryHospital & Health Care
  • Founded1983
  • HeadquartersNewtown Square, PA
  • Certifications2

What Sets Us Apart

Mission-Driven Healthcare Impact

Serving 5 million members across 13 states with award-winning managed care that goes beyond traditional healthcare to include job training and health outreach programs.

40+ Years of Trust & Excellence

Since 1983, AmeriHealth Caritas has been a respected leader in Medicaid-managed care, consistently recognized for quality and innovation in serving vulnerable populations.

Comprehensive Care Innovation

Offering integrated services spanning Medicaid, Medicare, LTSS, behavioral health, and pharmacy benefits—pushing boundaries to deliver whole-person care solutions.

Our Culture

The lived experience at AmeriHealth Caritas

Care-First Decision Making

Every decision starts with asking 'What's best for our members?' This care-first mentality shapes how teams prioritize work, solve problems, and interact with each other, creating an environment where compassion drives action.

Collaborative Problem Solving

Employees work together across departments to address complex healthcare challenges, understanding that solving for vulnerable populations requires diverse perspectives, shared expertise, and genuine partnership with colleagues.

Community Connection

Staff feel personally connected to the communities they serve, with opportunities to volunteer, participate in outreach, and understand the real-world impact of their work on members' lives and health outcomes.

Innovation with Purpose

The organization encourages creative thinking and new approaches to healthcare delivery, but always grounded in the mission of serving those most in need and improving outcomes for underserved populations.

Trust and Psychological Safety

A culture of mutual respect and mindfulness means employees feel safe sharing ideas, admitting mistakes, and asking for help, creating an environment where personal growth and team cohesion naturally flourish.

Growth Through Impact

Career advancement is tied to making meaningful contributions to member health and organizational mission, so professional development feels like a natural extension of doing work that truly matters.

Our Culture DNA

The core values that drive AmeriHealth Caritas

CompassionateMission-DrivenCollaborativeRespectfulInnovativeAccountableCommunity-FocusedEmpoweringDedicatedInclusive

Frequently Asked Questions about AmeriHealth Caritas

Common questions about working at AmeriHealth Caritas, their culture, and benefits.

AmeriHealth Caritas is mission-driven and focused on serving populations most in need, including low-income individuals and those with chronic illnesses. We believe in a whole-person care model that addresses not just medical needs but also the social and economic barriers that impact health. Our commitment to care management, community partnerships, and advocacy sets us apart in the industry.

We invest in our employees through professional development opportunities, training programs, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth. Our culture emphasizes learning, skill development, and advancing careers while making a meaningful impact on member health outcomes.

AmeriHealth Caritas conducts thorough recruiting processes for all positions. We do not conduct interviews via chat rooms, charge advance placement fees, or offer positions without undergoing our standard hiring process. All official correspondence comes from authorized amerihealthcaritas.com email addresses.

AmeriHealth Caritas serves approximately 5 million members across 13 states and the District of Columbia, making us one of the nation's largest Medicaid-managed care organizations.

AmeriHealth Caritas was founded in the early 1980s when staff at Misericordia Hospital in West Philadelphia noticed that many Medicaid patients were using the emergency room as their primary care source. This observation led to the creation of a more efficient, compassionate model of care that has grown into a nationally respected leader in healthcare solutions for those most in need.

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This profile is based on data from LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and the company's public career page. All certifications are independently verified by Best Practice Institute.