MarinHealth and Anthem Blue Cross Announce New Agreement
New contract protects affordability and access for Northern California consumers
Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) and MarinHealth today announced they have reached agreement on terms for a new contract that provides Anthem members with in-network access to care at MarinHealth facilities and its affiliated physicians, and protects affordability for consumers.
“We are pleased to continue working with MarinHealth to make healthcare simpler, affordable, and accessible for those we serve. Our members remained our number one priority as we worked hard and in good faith to find common ground and reach an agreement that helps achieve greater affordability,” said Beth Andersen, president, Anthem Blue Cross. “We value the relationships we have with the providers in our network, which are important to creating choices for our consumers and fulfilling our mission of improving the lives of the people in the communities we serve.”
“We are pleased to have come to an agreement with Anthem Blue Cross,” said David Klein, MD, CEO, MarinHealth. “Providing access to high quality care for our community has always been and will continue to be our top priority. With this new agreement, Anthem Blue Cross patients can continue to rely on MarinHealth for their healthcare needs.”
The new agreement applies to Anthem Blue Cross consumers enrolled in HMO and PPO plans and provides continued in-network access to MarinHealth affiliated facilities and providers.
About MarinHealth
MarinHealth encompasses respected local healthcare resources that have served the Marin County community since 1952. Marin County residents appreciate Marin’s healthy lifestyle and transformative natural environment. In keeping with the values and needs of this unique community, MarinHealth is dedicated to treating the whole patient, mind, body, and spirit. MarinHealth Medical Center, the MarinHealth Medical Network, and their ancillary services all share the same patient-centric philosophy of care.
Media Contact
Jamie Maites
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: 1-415-925-7424
Mobile: 1-240-506-8556
Email: jamie.maites@mymarinhealth.org
About Anthem Blue Cross
Anthem Blue Cross has been serving the health insurance needs of California residents since 1937. Anthem Blue Cross, together with its branded affiliates, provides health care services to more than 8.2 million health plan members in California, including a broad network of more than 65,000 providers. Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association. To learn more, visit www.anthem.com/ca. Also, follow us on Twitter or Facebook.
Media Contact
Mike Bowman
Phone: 1-916-584-0643
Email: michael.bowman@anthem.com
