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\nMembers can choose virtual care, allowing for high-quality care at a lower cost<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) in California 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.\n<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cThese Virtual-First plans are part of our ongoing efforts to introduce innovative services to members that provide convenient healthcare on their terms through a range of options including virtual care, such as video visits with providers, and in-person care \u2013 making healthcare more convenient,\u201d said Kathy Martella, Vice President, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial Health Plans.\n<\/p>\n

\nThrough Anthem\u2019s digital health platform, Virtual-First health plans can connect care data from various visits and providers throughout the healthcare system. In many cases, interoperability \u2013 or the ability to exchange data \u2013 allows care data to move between virtual first providers, in-person doctors, and specialists more seamlessly. This helps enhance the healthcare experience for consumers by reducing redundancies as people go from one care setting to another and, as appropriate, giving providers easier access to previous health information. The Virtual-First plan is accessible through the Sydney HealthSM<\/sup><\/a> app. Members can access benefits, cost transparency tools, and resources they need 24\/7.\n<\/p>\n

\nMembers can expect virtual-first plans offered by their employers that provide a variety of cost-share options including no-coinsurance for virtual care, guiding members to more affordable, high-quality digital care. In addition to having convenient access to virtual care, members can also see in-person doctors and specialists in Anthem\u2019s broad network of providers.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cVirtual-First plans make it easier to fit healthcare services into members\u2019 increasingly busy schedules and align with the more consumer-centric experiences people have in other areas of their lives. Serving as a lifetime trusted health partner, we designed these plans to help our California members take charge of their health, improve access, and offer an integrated approach to care through a more seamless, member-focused digital experience,\u201d added Martella.\n<\/p>\n

\nVirtual-First plans will be available to eligible members enrolled in Anthem\u2019s large group administrative services (ASO) plans July 2023. Anthem expects to make this service available to national account ASO clients on January 1, 2024, to meet their various healthcare needs.\n<\/p>\n

\nAbout Anthem Blue Cross<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\nAnthem Blue Cross has been serving the health insurance needs of California residents since 1937. Anthem Blue Cross, together with its branded affiliates, provides health care services to more than 9 million health plan members in California, including a broad network of more than 65,000 providers. Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association. To learn more, visit www.anthem.com\/ca<\/a>. Also, follow us on Twitter<\/a> at or Facebook<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Contacts<\/b> <\/p>\n

\nMike Bowman, Public Relations Director
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michael.bowman@anthem.com<\/a> or (916) 584-6043\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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