Anthem Blue Cross Under Fire: A Call for Direct Contracting with Independent Providers
Recent reports reveal that Anthem Blue Cross, NYC’s primary public-employee insurer, initially withheld pricing data, citing confidentiality agreements. This lack of transparency has drawn criticism, especially as the city grapples with soaring healthcare costs. Although Anthem has now agreed to share the data, the incident underscores the challenges of opaque pricing in healthcare. This situation […]