Effective October 1, 2026, Rothman Orthopaedics will be out of network with Highmark Blue Shield and Federal Employee Program (FEP) plans for care provided in Pennsylvania.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Effective October 1, 2026, Rothman Orthopaedics will be out of network with Highmark Blue Shield and Federal Employee Program (FEP) plans for care provided in Pennsylvania. While this is not the outcome Rothman had hoped for, the practice remains committed to supporting affected patients and continuing discussions with Highmark.

This change does not impact appointments in New Jersey, where Rothman will remain in network. All other Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans will also remain in network, including IBX and Horizon.

"Our focus is, and will continue to be, our patients," said Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, President of Rothman Orthopaedics and Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University. "We want patients to have access to the physicians and care they know and trust, and we remain committed to finding a path forward with Highmark."

Rothman will continue to accept out-of-network benefits where available. Patients with Highmark Blue Shield or FEP plans are encouraged to contact their plan directly to confirm their coverage, out-of-network benefits and potential cost-sharing.

Rothman also wishes to clarify a recent statement by Highmark regarding the federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process. A company referenced by Highmark in connection with that process is a separate entity and is not affiliated with Rothman Orthopaedics in any way. Rothman does not control that entity or has it benefited from its activities.

Rothman Orthopaedics remains committed to providing high-quality, specialized orthopedic care, preserving patient choice and access, and continuing to deliver the clinical expertise, innovation and value patients throughout the Philadelphia region have relied on for decades. Rothman will continue working toward a resolution with Highmark that restores in-network access for its members.

About Rothman Orthopaedics

Rothman Orthopaedics is a world-leader in the field of orthopedics, providing communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida with high-quality, compassionate, and affordable musculoskeletal care that is grounded in evidence-based medicine—the results of which will exceed expectations.

Rothman Orthopaedics providers treat patients at 32 office locations and have surgical privileges at over 70 facilities. With experts in ten orthopedic specialties, including spine, hip and knee, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedic oncology, trauma and fracture care, Rothman Orthopaedics is recognized for excellence in clinical treatment methods, research, education, and technology.

Consistently recognized as national and regional "Top Docs," Rothman Orthopaedics is proud to be the official team physicians for the Philadelphia Phillies as well as over 40 college and high school teams, including Drexel University and Villanova University. Center City District and the Philadelphia Marathon are among the more than 100 corporate and community organizations that Rothman partners with annually.

For more information about Rothman Orthopaedics, please call (800) 321-9999 or visit www.RothmanOrtho.com.

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