Independence Blue Cross and US Digestive Health Sign New Five-Year Agreement The new agreement ensures access to high-quality gastroenterology care for members across the region.
Exton, PA
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October 05, 2021 07:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and US Digestive Health today announced a new five-year agreement which went into effect January 1, 2021. The agreement demonstrates the commitment of Independence and US Digestive Health to work together to ensure that Independence members and US Digestive Health patients are receiving gastroenterology care in the most appropriate, high-quality, and cost-effective settings.
“We are pleased with this new long-term agreement which will give our members access to US Digestive Health to help prevent, treat and cure digestive disorders,” said Richard L. Snyder, M.D., Executive Vice President of Facilitated Health Networks, and Chief Medical Officer at Independence. “The new agreement will allow us to collaborate on innovative programs that are focused on high-quality, cost-effective care.”
“By entering into a five-year partnership, US Digestive Health and Independence Blue Cross will ensure access to world-class gastroenterology care for members across the region,” said Jerry Tillinger, Chief Executive Officer of US Digestive Health. “With 96 GI physicians across the Commonwealth, this agreement will allow us to continue bringing affordable, cutting-edge gastroenterology services to all of our Pennsylvania communities.”
About US Digestive Health
US Digestive Health oversees a network of 140 gastroenterology providers and has 26 locations, 13 ambulatory surgery centers, and more than 700 total employees in Pennsylvania. They are at the forefront of the rapidly advancing science of digestive health, bringing new insight into the care, treatment, and prevention of digestive health disorders.
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