Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Capital Women’s Care Announce Multi-Year Contract

Capital Women’s Care to remain in-network for Anthem members across northern Virginia

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement with Capital Women’s Care, a large group of over 275 Obstetrician-Gynecologist providers. The agreement ensures long-term access to affordable healthcare for Capital Women’s Care patients covered by Anthem health plans.

As part of the agreement, the two organizations will continue their health care collaboration through 2028, providing access to quality care, ensuring more than 13,000 patients have continued access to their women’s healthcare provider. As the premier center for women’s healthcare in the mid-Atlantic region, Capital Women’s Care is dedicated to giving comprehensive, compassionate care to all women.

“Our provider partnerships are vital to helping us achieve high-quality, results-driven healthcare,” said Monica Schmude, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia. “By extending our strong partnership with Capital Women’s Care, we are continuing to provide compassionate healthcare to women in a safe and professional environment.”

“Through this new multi-year agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, we ensure that our patients can access exceptional healthcare while staying mindful of the costs,” said Damon Hou, MD, Medical Director of Capital Women’s Care and practicing ObGyn. “We are eager to maintain this collaboration as we serve our community throughout northern Virginia.”

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc. trades as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, and its service area is all of Virginia except for the City of Fairfax, the Town of Vienna, and the area east of State Route 123. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its affiliate HealthKeepers, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Elevance Health. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia is available at www.anthem.com. Also, follow us at @AnthemBCBS on X, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AnthemBlueCrossBlueShield, and at LinkedIn on LinkedIn.

About Capital Women’s Care

Capital Women’s Care started in 1998 and is now the largest ObGyn practice in the region with over 75 locations and more than 275 providers throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Capital Women’s Care is dedicated to giving comprehensive, compassionate, high-quality care to all women.