Stanford Hospitals & Clinics Ends Contract With Anthem
On Sept. 1, Stanford Hospital & Clinics terminated its health benefits agreement with Anthem Blue Cross after the two organizations were unable to reach an agreement on reimbursement rates. Anthem has sent members a four-page "Frequently Asked Questions" letter outlining the coverage changes.
- "Stanford Hospitals End Contract With Anthem, Leaving Some Patients With Less Coverage" (Eslinger, Contra Costa Times, 9/7).