Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and OhioHealth Announce New Multi-Year Agreement

Patients covered by Anthem retain in-network access to high-quality, local care in central Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio and OhioHealth announced today they have reached agreement on a new network participation contract. The multi-year agreement continues uninterrupted access to care at OhioHealth hospitals, facilities, and physician practices for Anthem members in all health plans, including employer-sponsored, individual, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid health plan networks.
 

“We’re glad to continue our long-standing relationship with OhioHealth and to build on our efforts to advance value-based care that aligns payment to quality, not just quantity,” said Jane Peterson, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio. “It’s about making sure people get the right care at the right time — care that leads to better health outcomes, more support for individuals’ whole health, and ultimately lower costs for individuals, families, and employers across central Ohio.”
 

“We’re happy to have reached a new contract with Anthem, which ensures our patients can continue to receive the high-quality care they need without interruption or uncertainty,” said Carrie Harris-Muller, senior vice president and chief population health officer of OhioHealth. “Our priority is, and will always be, improving the health of those we serve.”
 

Anthem members with questions should call the Member Services number listed on the back of their Anthem ID card.
 

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About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Insurance Company, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio is available at www.anthem.com. Also, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X at @AnthemBCBS.
 

About OhioHealth
Based in Columbus, Ohio, OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, charitable, healthcare outreach of the United Methodist Church. 
 

Serving its communities since 1891, OhioHealth is a family of 35,000 associates, physicians and volunteers, and a network of 16 hospitals, three joint-venture hospitals, 200+ ambulatory sites and other health services spanning a 50-county area. For more information, visit ohiohealth.com.
 

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