REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
February 27, 2024
FROM
WILLIAM L. GILBERT, Director, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
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Agreement with Blue Cross of California doing business as Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company for Reimbursement of Hospital and Healthcare Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Agreement, including non-standard terms, with Blue Cross of California doing business as Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company for reimbursement to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for the provision of hospital and healthcare services, for the period of three years beginning April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027, and then automatically renewing until terminated by either party.
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to maintain confidentiality of the Agreement pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1457(c)(1)
(Presenter: William L. Gilbert, Director, 580-6150)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as this Agreement with Blue Cross of California doing business as Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company (Anthem) will result in reimbursement by Anthem to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) for medical services ARMC provides to Anthem members.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This Agreement with Anthem is for the reimbursement of hospital and healthcare services rendered by ARMC to members of Anthem beginning April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027, and then automatically renewing for consecutive one (1) year terms until terminated by either party.
Anthem is a full-servic...
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