ALHAMBRA, Calif., July 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Astrana Health, Inc. ("Astrana,"
and together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, the
"Company") (NASDAQ: ASTH), a provider-centric, technology-powered
healthcare company enabling providers to deliver accessible,
high-quality, and high-value care to all, Anthem Blue Cross, one of
California's largest health
insurers, and Allied Pacific IPA, part of Astrana Health, a leading
independent physician association serving the California community since 1992, today
announced a new partnership aimed at improving access to
high-quality healthcare for their shared members.
This partnership underscores both organizations' commitment to
increasing access to care by addressing social and health
inequities in communities that they serve. Together, Astrana Health
and Anthem Blue Cross will collaborate to expand access to
high-quality patient care in previously underserved member
communities. As part of the collaboration, Astrana will open and
manage clinics providing care exclusively for Anthem Blue Cross and
Allied Pacific IPA members, facilitating access for Anthem Blue
Cross members and providing a delightful consumer experience,
readily available walk-in visits, same-day telemedicine, and online
appointment scheduling.
In conjunction with the announcement of this partnership,
Astrana and Anthem Blue Cross have opened their first collaborative
care clinic located at 11236 Whittier Blvd in Whittier, California to serve residents of
Whittier and the surrounding area.
The new Astrana Care and Anthem Blue Cross facility, which will
exclusively serve Anthem Blue Cross and Allied Pacific IPA members
with an HMO health insurance plan, is equipped with
state-of-the-art medical technology and offers a wide range of
services, with a focus on comprehensive health assessments,
preventive care, and chronic disease management. Designed with
patient comfort and accessibility in mind, the inaugural
collaborative clinic aims to provide exceptional care and a
superior consumer experience.
"We are excited about this partnership, which opens a new
channel of access for delivering high-quality care to Anthem Blue
Cross's members, starting with the Gateway Cities of Los Angeles," said Brandon Sim, President and CEO of Astrana
Health. "Today's announcement represents not only our commitment to
accessible, high-quality healthcare, but also our dedication and
investment in the well-being of the communities we serve. We are
delighted to partner on this mission with Anthem Blue Cross, who
has long served this community and is deeply committed to access
and quality for its members in Whittier and beyond."
"Anthem has a long history of investing in the communities we
serve. We chose Astrana Health to be our partner based on their
care delivery team's track record of delivering on quality, access,
and patient experience. This collaboration with Astrana Health will
address crucial health needs while ensuring our members receive
top-tier care in their local community," said Beth Andersen, President Anthem Blue Cross
Commercial Health Plans.
For more information on the partnership, visit
www.astranaanthem.com.
About Astrana Health, Inc.
Astrana is a leading provider-centric, technology-powered
healthcare company enabling providers to deliver accessible,
high-quality, and high-value care to all. Leveraging its
proprietary end-to-end technology solutions, Astrana operates an
integrated healthcare delivery platform that enables providers to
successfully participate in value-based care arrangements, thus
empowering them to deliver high quality care to patients in a
cost-effective manner.
Headquartered in Alhambra,
California, Astrana serves over 10,000 providers and
1.0 million Americans in value-based care arrangements. Its
subsidiaries and affiliates include management services
organizations (MSOs), affiliated independent practice associations
(IPAs), accountable care organizations (ACOs), and care delivery
entities across primary, multi-specialty, and ancillary care. For
more information, please visit www.astranahealth.com.
About Anthem Blue Cross
As a long-time trusted health partner, Anthem Blue Cross has
been providing high-quality, affordable health care for
Californians for more than 85 years. As one of California's largest health insurers, Anthem
Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of
California. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Elevance
Health, Inc. 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.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Astrana Investor Relations
Asher Dewhurst
(626) 943-6491
investors@astranahealth.com
Anthem Blue Cross (California)
Michael Bowman
(916) 584-6043
michael.bowman@anthem.com
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