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Anthem Blue Cross and Dignity Health Reach Agreement on New Contract

August 16, 2021

August 16, 2021

Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) today announced they have reached a new multi-year agreement with Dignity Health (Dignity). This agreement returns Dignity providers to Anthem health plans, while protecting affordability for consumers.

“We are pleased to continue working with Dignity. While we understand this wasn’t easy for consumers,it was necessary for us to  stand firm as part of our efforts to help slow the sharp rise in health care costs,” said John Pickett, Regional Vice President of Provider Solutions, Anthem Blue Cross. “We value our relationships with providers, which are important to creating choices for our consumers and fulfilling our mission of improving lives and communities. Our members remained our number one priority as we worked hard and in good faith to find common ground and reach an agreement with Dignity that helps protect affordability.

The agreement is retroactive to July 15, 2021 and will remain in place through April 30, 2025.

Anthem members who have questions or need assistance can call the customer service number on their Anthem member ID card.

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