Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Announce Multi-Year Contract

Children’s to remain in-network for Anthem members across Georgia

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia’s leading pediatric healthcare provider with three hospitals and multiple neighborhood locations. This partnership will continue to provide access to 2,300 pediatric physicians and allied health practitioners across more than 60 pediatric programs.

“We are pleased to continue our valuable alliance with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to provide specialized care for our youngest members across Georgia,” said Robert Bunch, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia. “We are fortunate to have the Southeast’s top pediatric hospital right here in our backyard to make sure access to quality care is not an issue for our children and teens.”

As part of the agreement, the two organizations will continue to concentrate on the integration of clinical data and digital connectivity to optimize processes, lessen administrative burdens, and enable efficient, patient-focused care. These efforts aim to drive improved health outcomes, benefiting Children’s patients covered by Anthem health plans, including employer-sponsored, individual, and Medicaid.

“As Georgia's only freestanding pediatric healthcare system, we are happy that this agreement will maintain access to the specialized pediatric care that Georgia’s families depend on,” said Donna Hyland, CEO, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “We believe every child deserves the care that only Children's can provide.”

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is available at www.anthem.com. Also, follow us at @anthemBCBS on X or https://www.linkedin.com/company/anthembcbs/ on LinkedIn.

About Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
As the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is the trusted leader in caring for kids. The not-for-profit organization’s mission is to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow through more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs, top healthcare professionals, and leading research and technology. Children’s is one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country, managing more than one million patient visits annually at three hospitals (Arthur M. Blank, Hughes Spalding and Scottish Rite), Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, the Zalik Behavioral and Mental Health Center, urgent care centers and neighborhood locations. Consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has impacted the lives of kids in Georgia, across the United States and around the world for more than 100 years thanks to generous support from the community.