Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Mary Washington Healthcare sign network agreements

FREDERICKSBURG, VA—Feb. 20, 2023— Mary Washington Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have completed agreements that ensure continued participation of all Mary Washington Healthcare facilities and providers in Anthem’s commercial, affiliated-HMO, HealthKeepers Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage networks. The multi-year agreements are effective March 1, 2023, ensuring Mary Washington will remain in Anthem’s care provider network.

“Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is committed to providing access to high-quality, outcomes driven health care, and through years of partnership we know that is a goal Mary Washington Healthcare shares as well. In addition to enhancing quality, our work at Anthem also focuses on affordability for health care consumers and this new agreement helps us achieve that goal,” said Kurt C. Small, President, East Region, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. “We’re pleased to have worked closely with Mary Washington to ensure those we serve can continue to access the care they need.”

“Ensuring there is no lapse in our agreement with Anthem is a positive outcome for our community. We look forward to continuing to provide outstanding care to Anthem members,” said Mike McDermott, MD, President and CEO, Mary Washington Healthcare.