Anthem, Dignity Health partner for new health insurance plan — 3 takeaways

Anthem Blue Cross, a health insurance provider and the trade name of Blue Cross of California, and San Francisco-based Dignity Health are collaborating on a new health insurance plan, according to California Healthline.

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Here are three takeaways:

1. The new insurance plan is designed to lower costs through an integrated care management system.

2. The plan is a tiered program that allows employers to choose either an Exclusive Providers Organization or a Preferred Provider Organization.

3. The EPO provides the best price and offers a pre-determined network of providers. The PPO provides access to a wider range of providers with varying co-pay and cost-share levels.

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