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4Anthem 2015 Annual Report
Ultimately, the aim of access, affordability and quality is to help the consumer. Once consumers are
enrolled, we must help them access necessary health care and help them realize the full benefits of
their health care coverage. We made great strides in this area in 2015, investing in new tools and technol-
ogies that help consumers make better informed health care decisions and give them the confidence,
clarity and ease to better navigate the health care system.
We know that despite the progress we’ve made and the results we delivered in 2015, there is more work
to be done. As we look to the future, there are certainly challenges on the horizon, both anticipated and
unpredictable. But working from a solid foundation, we are confident we can deliver greater value for
consumers while strengthening our health care system for future generations. In fact, this was a key
impetus behind our decision in 2015 to agree to acquire Cigna Corporation.
This acquisition, once completed, will help promote affordability by more effectively managing the
rapidly rising costs of health care treatments. It will expand consumer access to affordable, high-quality
health benefits. And it will deepen our collaborative relationships with providers to advance account-
able, value-based care. This acquisition is currently under regulatory review and we expect to finalize
the transaction in the second half of 2016. Until then, Anthem and Cigna remain competitors and may not
combine operations, systems or contractual relationships. In the meantime, there will be no disruption
in our operations and service, and we will follow through on our commitments to our customers and pro-
vider partners before, during, and after the transaction.
More than anything else, what we achieved in 2015 is a reflection of the tremendous dedication, passion
and hard work of our 53,000 associates nationwide. All of us at Anthem share a deep commitment to
building the kind of health care system we can all be proud of—one that is inclusive, affordable, innova-
tive, and one that strengthens the health of our nation. Together, we are working to transform health
care and advance our vision of being America’s valued health partner.
Thank you for your interest, support and investment in Anthem.
Joseph R. Swedish
Chairman, President and CEO, Anthem, Inc.