Anthem Blue Cross 2003 Annual Report Download - page 16

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“It is exciting when a major health insurer
and a major health system join together to
further enhance health care quality and
cost-effectiveness. Anthem’s Hospital Quality
Program continues to be an important part of
our existing quality improvement initiatives,
and we appreciate Anthem’s recognition of
our ongoing efforts.”
Alan E. London, M.D.
Executive Director, Managed Care
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
advances in medicine and medical technology with improvements in patient care, we can further
contribute to the health of our members.
Over the past two years we have worked with independent medical experts, leading academic
medical centers, professional medical societies and network physicians who care for our members.
Academic medical centers participating include the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, the Indiana
University School of Medicine, the University of Colorado School of Medicine, the University of
Connecticut Health Center and the Yale School of Medicine.
In addition, in 2003 Anthem held two medical forums—one on bone marrow transplantation,
the other on surgery as a treatment for severe obesity. These meetings brought leading experts from
across the nation together with Anthem health care management associates to develop a better
understanding of potential treatments and the ever-changing needs of our members. This novel
and collaborative approach has helped increase dialogue, improve relationships and build trust with
medical leaders.
a time for Collaboration