
Aetna Contract Negotiation
Duke Health is negotiating with Aetna to establish a fair agreement that ensures your trusted Duke Health doctors and care teams stay in network.

Duke Osteoporosis and Bone Health Program Keeps Wilmington Woman on her Feet
After a fall resulted in a broken sacrum and pelvis, Deborah Stephenson, 71, sought care at Duke Health. There, she began visits to the Duke Osteoporosis and Bone Health Program to get injections of a medication that will strengthen her bones and help prevent future breaks. “I have never been treated so wonderfully as I was at Duke Hospital,” said Stephenson. “Not only by the doctors – by everyone on staff.”

Patient-Centered Care for Metastatic Lung Cancer Yields Impressive Results
Roger Parker, 55, was diagnosed with stage IV small cell lung cancer in February 2024. Following treatment at Duke Cancer Center, including a medication that was just approved by the FDA last year, he’s doing well. “The whole staff at Duke has been great,” he said. “They’re very on top of their game.”