Anthem and Carilion Extend Value-Based Care Pact for Western Virginia
Event summary
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia and Carilion Clinic signed a 3-year agreement to maintain access to Carilion’s physicians and facilities for Anthem members in Western Virginia.
- The deal emphasizes value-based care, focusing on quality, affordability, and health outcomes.
- Monica Schmude (Anthem Virginia President) and Steve Arner (Carilion CEO) highlighted collaboration to address rising healthcare costs.
- Partnership includes ongoing discussions with regional business, education, government, and community leaders on healthcare affordability.
The big picture
The agreement reflects a broader industry shift toward value-based care, where insurers and providers align incentives to improve health outcomes while controlling costs. This partnership is critical for Western Virginia, where Carilion Clinic serves nearly 1 million residents. The collaboration also underscores the growing importance of cross-sector engagement in addressing healthcare affordability challenges.
What we're watching
- Cost Management
- Whether Anthem and Carilion can sustainably reduce healthcare costs through value-based care models.
- Regional Impact
- The pace at which this partnership influences healthcare access and affordability in Western Virginia.
- Collaborative Governance
- How cross-sector discussions involving business, education, and government leaders shape future healthcare policies.
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