Mount Carmel Health System and Aetna secure multi-year agreement

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Mount Carmel Health System has reached a multi-year agreement to maintain in-network access for patients with Aetna health insurance.

Mount Carmel Health System released a statement Tuesday night regarding the outcome of their negotiations with Aetna health insurance.

"We are pleased to share Aetna, a CVS Health company, and Mount Carmel Health System and Trinity Health have reached a multi-year agreement that will allow our valued patients and members to maintain the in-network access to the Mount Carmel Hospitals, facilities, and health care providers they trust," the statement read.

In a statement on their website Mount Carmel thanked everyone for their patience and support as the two companies worked together to reach an agreement.

"This will allow us to provide the high-quality care patients and community members like you rely on. We look forward to continuing to serve the community to ensure Health Comes First,"