Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Premier Health Collaborate to Improve Health Outcomes in Southwest Ohio

New multi-year agreement continues Anthem members’ access to high-quality, affordable care at Premier Health

DAYTON, OHIO — Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio (Anthem) and Premier Health have signed a new multi-year agreement that continues their long-standing relationship and advances high-quality, affordable healthcare for people in southwest Ohio. The agreement also continues in-network access to Premier’s hospitals, facilities, and healthcare professionals for Anthem members in all health plans.

The two organizations will accelerate their collaboration on several initiatives, including clinical data connectivity and value-based care models designed to improve health outcomes and better manage costs for Premier Health patients covered by Anthem health plans.

“Our long-standing partnership with Premier Health has been built on true collaboration and a shared vision for better care,” said Jane Peterson, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio. “By working together, we’re continuing to move toward a value-based model that prioritizes high-quality care and meaningful health outcomes. Our goal is simple: to ensure people receive timely, supportive care that strengthens their whole health while helping to reduce costs for individuals, families, and employers.”

“Access to in-network care is a critical factor for families and employers when making healthcare decisions,” said Jennifer Ranly, vice president of managed care and reimbursement for Premier Health. “Throughout this negotiation, our focus remained on what matters most – the health and experience of our patients. This agreement allows Anthem members to continue receiving high-quality, coordinated care across Premier Health’s system, while supporting better outcomes, smoother transitions of care, and lower administrative burden that helps keep care more affordable and accessible close to home.”

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
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About Premier Health
Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health (www.premierhealth.com) is committed to supporting the community through its mission: To Care. To Teach. To Innovate. To Serve. As a private, nonprofit academic health system, Premier Health takes pride in serving the residents of Southwest Ohio with a comprehensive and coordinated approach to health care delivery. Home to the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and the largest locally based clinical laboratory, Premier Health continues to build upon a more than 130-year legacy of providing clinical excellence and compassionate care to friends and neighbors across Southwest Ohio. The academic health system offers award-winning care at five hospital sites: Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with additional inpatient sites at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville and Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood; Atrium Medical Center in Middletown; and Upper Valley Medical Center in Miami County. In addition, Premier Health provides a comprehensive range of care choices at its eight emergency departments, nine Urgent Care locations, and more than 130 outpatient locations and affiliated primary care and specialty physician offices, as well as home health, mental health, and substance abuse services.

Media Contact:
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