Articles from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia has reached an agreement with Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC) to expand access to orthopedic services across Georgia for Anthem members. AOC has been a trusted provider of orthopedic and sports medicine care for 60 years, and Anthem members will benefit from AOC’s comprehensive services, including Orthopedic Urgent Care Centers, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, MRI and CT imaging, outpatient therapy, and fellowship-trained specialists across 10 locations in the region.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s call center for Charter Communications recently obtained J.D. Power Certification for providing outstanding customer service for phone support. The J.D. Power Customer Support Certification Program recognizes Anthem’s commitment to outstanding member advocacy when addressing benefit plans, claim inquiries, and preventive care for the more than 175,000 Anthem members covered by the Charter Communications’ medical plan.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has partnered with iHeartMedia and national nutrition education nonprofit Common Threads to provide College Park Elementary School students, families and staff with cooking and nutrition education designed to encourage lifelong healthy habits.

Piedmont and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have reached a new multi-year agreement that was effective April 1, 2024, that extends the partnership providing access to quality care for the more than 400,000 members they mutually serve. Piedmont is a Georgia-based healthcare system with 24 hospitals, 1,755 locations, and 3,200 providers in its Clinically-Integrated Network.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia’s call center for the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP), administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health, recently obtained J.D. Power Certification for providing outstanding customer service for phone support. The J.D. Power Customer Support Certification Program recognizes Anthem’s commitment to outstanding member support when addressing benefit plans, claim inquiries, and preventative care for the more than 475,000 Anthem members covered by the State Health Benefit Plan.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (Anthem) President Robert Bunch was recently recognized by Atlanta Magazine as one of Atlanta Magazine's Top 500. This group of elite leaders was selected by the media group as “Atlanta’s 500 most powerful leaders.”

St. Mary’s Health Care System and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement. The agreement secures long-term access to affordable health care for St. Mary’s Health Care System patients covered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia health plans.

Wellstar Health System and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have reached a multi-year agreement providing Anthem members with continued access to affordable, high-quality care at all 11 Wellstar hospitals, more than 325 medical offices, 35 imaging centers, 11 cancer centers, 91 rehab centers, 18 urgent cares, nine pediatric centers and five health parks. There are more than 3,900 medical staff members and 30,000 Wellstar team members serving people throughout Georgia.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (Anthem) President Robert Bunch was recently recognized by Georgia Trend magazine as one of Georgia’s 500 Influential Leaders. This prestigious assembly was selected by the media group as a “comprehensive list of local leaders around the state driving Georgia’s economy to newer heights year after year.”

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia today announced its Virtual-First health plans to eligible members in select commercial health plans. Virtual-First plans give individuals affordable access to virtual care options, including access to a symptom checker driven by artificial intelligence, routine wellness care, and chronic condition management, along with behavioral healthcare.