Anthem Blue Cross and Providence Health System Reach New Multi-Year Contract Agreement in California

Providence Health System (Providence) and Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) announced they have reached a new multi-year care agreement that secures long-term access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for patients covered by Anthem health plans.

“Providence is grateful our patients will have continued access to the seamless quality and compassionate care across the health care continuum,” said Laureen Driscoll, chief executive, Providence South Division, serving all California operations. “And we thank Anthem Blue Cross for working together with us in a spirit of partnership that meets both our needs, but most importantly those of whom we serve.”

As part of the agreement, the two organizations worked to align cost trends with the State of California’s new spending targets. They will continue to accelerate their collaboration on several innovative initiatives, including advanced data connectivity and value-based care models designed to improve health outcomes and better control costs of care for Providence’s patients covered by Anthem health plans.

“We are pleased to continue our long-term partnership with Providence and work together to improve health outcomes while keeping costs affordable and sustainable for our valued customers and members,” said Beth Andersen, president of Anthem Blue Cross. “Today’s agreement exemplifies how care providers and health plans can collaborate to build a better, more affordable health system, demonstrating our strong commitment to delivering access to high-quality, affordable care for the patients we mutually serve in Northern and Southern California.”

This agreement, which is effective January 1, 2025, applies to all Anthem members and provides continued in-network access to Providence’s network of hospitals, physicians, clinics, home health services, and affiliated health services across California.

About Providence in California

Providence in California is an integrated delivery network that includes 17 hospitals in Northern and Southern California, comprising the organization’s South Division. Over 35,000 caregivers and approximately 11,000 physicians ensure patients receive the highest level of care in the communities we serve. Supporting its acute care settings in California, Providence features hundreds of affiliated medical group clinics and outpatient centers, in addition to Providence Hospice and Kids Care pediatric hospice, Providence High School, home health care services, 10 wellness centers and a multitude of telehealth services. Providence is committed to an enduring mission of outreach to the poor and vulnerable, and in 2023 contributed $669 million in services, programs and charity care to those in need.