Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Hartford HealthCare announced that they have reached an innovative new agreement marking a significant shift toward value-driven healthcare programs and plans.
- Long term commitment: As part of the agreement, the two organizations commit to a strong collaborative relationship focused on driving lower costs and utilization through an enhanced focus on primary and preventative care. The new agreement also features a plan for community health outreach to secure access to coverage for those in need through existing programs such as Covered Connecticut or Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance exchange.
- Collaborative partnership: “The news today is that Anthem and HHC are now engaged in a collaborative relationship. Together, we have both the opportunity and the experience to take ownership of improving health outcomes for people in Connecticut and we hope others will join us,” said Lou Gianquinto, president, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut. “This new agreement represents a move toward value that is designed to deliver high-quality, affordable healthcare by working to ensure people have access to primary care, which helps avoid higher-cost interventions later down the road.”
- Improved Access: Jeffrey A. Flaks, Hartford HealthCare’s president and chief executive officer said the two organizations will work to improve access to care for individuals in underserved communities, deliver more programs and services in neighborhoods and connect with social service, non-profit and religious organizations to provide preventive care and services.
- Total accessibility: “Our goal is to leave no community behind, and emerge from this pandemic with a keen focus on health equity and community outreach. This new relationship with Anthem will allow us to enhance access and make care more affordable, said Jeffrey.
- Effective Healthcare: Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut’s only truly integrated healthcare system. With 33,000 colleagues and a medical staff of 4,000 providers, the system offers the full continuum of care with seven acute-care hospitals, the state’s longest-running air-ambulance service, behavioral health and rehabilitation services, a physician group, and clinical integration organization, skilled-nursing, and home health services, and a comprehensive range of services for seniors, including senior-living facilities.