Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia and Riverside Health, an integrated health system serving eastern Virginia, have reached a new multi year agreement that preserves in network access for Anthem members across Riverside hospitals, physicians, and outpatient facilities throughout the region. The agreement is designed to provide continuity of care while supporting affordability for individuals, families, and employers.
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The renewed contract reflects a shared focus on delivering coordinated, high quality healthcare that remains accessible over the long term. By continuing their partnership, both organizations aim to support stable coverage options and dependable access to services that patients rely on every day.
Monica Schmude, Anthem Commercial Plan President in Virginia, said the agreement supports Anthem’s broader effort to make healthcare more affordable through strong partnerships. She explained that working closely with providers like Riverside allows Anthem to focus on quality, collaboration, and responsible cost management while improving how care is delivered to members across the state.
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Anthem and Riverside Health have worked together for many years to strengthen care coordination across the full spectrum of services. Their collaboration aligns with Anthem’s value based care approach and Riverside’s commitment to improving health outcomes within the communities it serves. The continued relationship allows both organizations to build on existing programs that emphasize efficiency, patient experience, and long term sustainability.
Molly Trant, Associate Vice President of Payer Strategy and Business Development at Riverside Health, shared that Riverside remains dedicated to providing compassionate, high quality care that is accessible to local communities. She noted that extending the agreement with Anthem reinforces a shared responsibility to support patients and families through dependable access, coordinated care, and long term stability across the region.
Together, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia and Riverside Health say the new agreement helps ensure members continue to receive the care they need without disruption, while also advancing shared goals around affordability, quality, and community health.
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