Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and US Digestive Health announced that they have signed a new five-year agreement. The agreement, which went into effect January 1, 2021, 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.”