Anthem, Dignity Health To Collaborate On New Health Insurance Plan
The new program is designed for self-insured groups or large employers with more than 101 employees.
The Sacramento Business Journal:
Anthem Launches An Employer Health Plan With Dignity Health
Anthem Blue Cross announced Thursday it will collaborate with Dignity Health to offer a new insurance plan designed to lower costs through an integrated care management system. The plan is a tiered program that allows employers to choose either an Exclusive Provider Organization or a Preferred Provider Organization. The EPO provides the best price and offers a pre-determined network of providers. The PPO provides access to a wider range of providers with varying copay and cost-share levels. (Anderson, 4/1)
In other news, Sutter Health is set to open three retail clinics —
The Sacramento Business Journal:
Sutter Health Rolls Out Walk-In Clinics For Quick Health Care
Sutter Health is opening three standalone walk-in clinics this spring that will cater to patients who need routine care or treatment for everyday illnesses such as the flu. (Anderson, 4/1)