Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Finalizes Multi-Year Contract with OhioHealth Health System

Strategic Insights -

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has finalized a new multi-year contract with OhioHealth Health System, ensuring OhioHealth's continued participation in Anthem's in-network providers. This agreement allows OhioHealth's hospitals to remain in Anthem's employer-sponsored health plans without interruption, providing continuity of care for OHIO employees and their families. The new contract covers multiple hospitals, including O'Bleness Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital, and Grant Medical Center.

Key Takeaways:

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has finalized a new multi-year contract with OhioHealth Health System.
  • The agreement ensures OhioHealth's hospitals, including O'Bleness Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital, and Grant Medical Center, will remain in Anthem's employer-sponsored health plans without interruption.
  • OhioHealth's inclusion in Anthem's network will not be affected, providing continuity of care for OHIO employees and their families.
  • OHIO employees can log in to anthem.com or contact the Anthem Member Service Center for health care needs.
  • Employees with specific employee benefits questions at OHIO can email the Benefits Office at benefits@ohio.edu or contact Human Resources at 740.593.1636.
  • The contract covers multiple hospitals within the OhioHealth Health System.

Statistics:

  • Number of hospitals covered by the contract: 3 (O'Bleness Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital, and Grant Medical Center)
  • Number of employees potentially affected by the contract: Unknown (referred to as "OHIO employees")
  • Duration of the contract: Multi-year (exact duration not specified)

Sources:

  • "Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Finalizes Multi-Year Contract with OhioHealth Health System" (August 1) - OhioHealth Health System
  • "OhioHealth Health System" (no date) - Contify.com