Talk:Sentara Health

Name Change

Their name changed but the page still has their old name. Should it be a redirect to a new page? Occasio (talk) 13:01, 5 May 2023 (UTC)

Change company name for accuracy

• Change every instance of "Sentara Healthcare" to "Sentara Health"

• Reason for the change: The company changed its name

• >References supporting the change: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/strategy/sentara-healthcare-shortens-name.html, https://wydaily.com/business/2023/05/05/sentara-introduces-new-name-and-logo/ Claimonylop1 (talk) 19:41, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Done The AP (talk) 14:57, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

Change health plan members for accuracy

• In introductory paragraph, change "853,000 members in its health plan" to "more than 1.2 million members in its health plans"

• Reason for the change: the statistic is outdated.

• >References supporting the change: https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/sentara-healthcare-rebrands-as-sentara-health/, https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/sentara-health-saves-58m-annually-migration-cloud Claimonylop1 (talk) 19:45, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Done The AP (talk) 15:00, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

Change health plans division name for accuracy

• In introductory paragraph, change "its own managed-care plan in Optima Health" to "its Sentara Health Plans division". In the Operation section, change "and its own health plan called Optima Health" to "and its own Sentara Health Plans division".

• Reason for the change: Sentara Health changed the name of Optima Health to Sentara Health Plans.

• References supporting change: https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/sentara-healthcare-rebrands-as-sentara-health/, https://www.events.hrvirginia.org/2024annualconference/3418496, https://augustafreepress.com/news/sentara-health-plans-to-combine-into-one-medicaid-option/ Claimonylop1 (talk) 19:55, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Done The AP (talk) 15:04, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

Change area served for accuracy

• In introductory paragraph, change "serving Virginia and northeastern North Carolina" to "serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida". In the infobox, change Areas Served from "Virginia and North Carolina" to "Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida". In the Operation section, change "It also operates more than 300 sites of care in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina with various outpatient facilities, home and hospice services, and its own health plan called Optima Health" to "It also operates more than 300 sites of care in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina with various outpatient facilities and home and hospice services. In addition, its health plans division serves Virginia and Florida."

• >Reason for the change: After expanding into Florida, Sentara Health now serves Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida

• >References supporting the change: https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2023-01-13/miami-based-avmed-health-plan-purchased-by-virginias-sentara-healthcare, https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2023-01-13/miami-based-avmed-health-plan-purchased-by-virginias-sentara-healthcare, https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/sentara-health-saves-58m-annually-migration-cloud Claimonylop1 (talk) 20:04, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Done The AP (talk) 15:09, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

Change where Sentara Health is based for accuracy

• In the introductory paragraph, change "It is based in Norfolk, Virginia" to "It is based in Hampton Roads, Virginia". In the Infobox, change the headquarters to "Hampton Roads, Virginia".

• Reason for the change: Sentara Health is based in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.

• References supporting the change: https://www.potomaclocal.com/2023/05/25/joyner-named-new-sentara-northern-virginia-medical-center-president/, https://www.events.hrvirginia.org/2024annualconference/3418496, https://optimumhit.com/insights/case-studies/sentara-strategic-portfolio-management-servicenow#:~:text=Sentara%20is%20an%20integrated%2C%20not,for%20more%20than%20130%20years., https://southfloridahospitalnews.com/avmed-strengthens-provider-network-with-the-addition-of-mount-sinai-medical-center/

Claimonylop1 (talk) 20:13, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Done The AP (talk) 15:16, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

In intro paragraph and in the first sentence of the Operations section, delete outdated information

Note: I am employed by Sentara Health. I am requesting these 3 changes to delete/edit outdated information. Please let me know if you have any questions.

#1 - Change to introductory paragraph: Request revision to second sentence, which currently reads: “It is based in Hampton Roads, Virginia, and offers services in 12 acute care hospitals, with 3,739 beds, 1.2 million members in its health plan, 10 nursing centers, and three assisted living facilities across the two states.” Change to the following: “It is based in Hampton Roads, Virginia, offers services in 12 acute care hospitals, and has 1.2 million health plan members in three states.”

Reason for change: The information is outdated. The number of beds is inaccurate, and Sentara sold its nursing centers and assisted living facilities.

References supporting the change: https://virginiabusiness.com/sentara-healthcare-rebrands-as-sentara-health/ (article accurately describes number of hospitals, number of health plan members, and operations in 3 states), https://www.pilotonline.com/2020/08/14/sentara-plans-to-sell-nursing-homes-division-to-national-chain/ (article describes Sentara selling nursing centers and assisted living facilities), https://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/cleveland-based-saber-buys-sentara-woodview/article_e573b71e-d690-11ea-8a13-b37e922ee7aa.html (article describes Sentara selling nursing centers and assisted living facilities) https://hospitals.goodbill.com/health-systems/sentara-healthcare (article shows the number of beds listed in the current entry is outdated)

#2 - Change to introductory paragraph: Delete the sentence, “Sentara Health operates its Sentara Health Plans division which covers 450,000 subscribers in the region.”

Reason for change: The information is inaccurate and contradicts the previous sentence. Sentara Health Plans has more than 1 million members, which is described accurately in the previous sentence.

Reference supporting the change: https://virginiabusiness.com/sentara-market-based-operating-system-hospitals/ (relevant quote from source: “The Sentara Health Plans insurance division has more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida.”)

#3 - Change to Operations section: Revise the first sentence, which currently reads, “As of 2019, the Sentara Health network includes 12 acute care hospitals, 10 nursing centers, and an assisted-living facility.” Change to: "As of 2025, the Sentara Health network includes 12 acute care hospitals."

Reason for change: The information is outdated. Sentara sold its nursing centers and assisted living facilities.

Reference supporting the change: https://virginiabusiness.com/sentara-market-based-operating-system-hospitals/ (article accurately describes number of hospitals, number of health plan members, and operations in 3 states), https://www.pilotonline.com/2020/08/14/sentara-plans-to-sell-nursing-homes-division-to-national-chain/ (article describes Sentara selling nursing centers and assisted living facilities), https://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/cleveland-based-saber-buys-sentara-woodview/article_e573b71e-d690-11ea-8a13-b37e922ee7aa.html (article describes Sentara selling nursing centers and assisted living facilities) Claimonylop1 (talk) 15:00, 15 August 2025 (UTC)

Partly done: Instead of deleting the living facilities I've removed from the lead and updated to say they're sold in the article. Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 21:18, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Thank you! Claimonylop1 (talk) 15:21, 1 October 2025 (UTC)