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ENSURING HIGH QUALITY, MORE AFFORDABLE CARE OPTIONS FOR CONSUMERS

Switching some GI procedures from hospital outpatient departments to ambulatory surgery centers could lead to significant cost savings for both consumers and the health system.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ANTHEM PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE , DRIVING AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESS , MAKING HEALTHCARE SIMPLER

ADDRESSING FOOD SECURITY TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE NATION

For Anthem and the Anthem Foundation, our commitment to improving and expanding access to sufficient, affordable and nutritious food options for communities continues on World Food Day, during Anthem Volunteer Days and beyond.

OCTOBER 16, 2019 • ADVANCING QUALITY, ANTHEM PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE, DRIVING AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESS, FOOD INSECURITY

EMBRACING COLLABORATION TO ADDRESS THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC AND DELIVER THE WHOLE PERSON CARE CONSUMERS NEED

Only by collaborating within our organization and with others throughout the healthcare community can we collectively develop innovative solutions that make a difference in fighting the opioid epidemic.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • ADVANCING QUALITY , ANTHEM PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE , MAKING HEALTHCARE SIMPLER

UNDERSTANDING CONSUMER NEEDS TO ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH

By better understanding how consumers view social determinants and their role in their health, payers and providers can identify opportunities to address gaps in care and engage more effectively with members and individuals.

May 29, 2019 • Advancing Quality, Anthem Public Policy Institute, Driving Affordability and Access, Food Insecurity

STUDY OFFERS NEW INSIGHTS ON MEDICAID EXPANSION POPULATION

The Anthem Public Policy Institute set out to improve understanding of the Medicaid expansion population by sponsoring a new study from Avalere Health, a leading healthcare data analysis firm.

January 25, 2018 • Anthem Public Policy Institute, Driving Affordability and Access

NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES IMPROVEMENTS IN CARE FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WITH DIABETES ENROLLED IN C-SNPS

A new analysis from Avalere Health, sponsored by Anthem’s Public Policy Institute, highlights the improvements in care that chronic condition special needs plans (C-SNPs) can deliver to Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes as compared to non-SNP plans.

October 3, 2017 • Advancing Quality, Anthem Public Policy Institute

WHITEPAPER: MEDICAID MANAGED CARE DELIVERS VALUE AND EFFICIENCY TO STATES AND MEMBERS

As Anthem’s Public Policy Institute outlines in its new whitepaper, more states are turning to managed care as a solution for their Medicaid programs – which is not surprising given it is shown to improve the quality of care, enhance member experience, and manage costs.

September 11, 2017 • Advancing Quality, Anthem Public Policy Institute, Driving Affordability and Access, Making Healthcare Simpler

HOW MEDICARE ADVANTAGE SPECIAL NEEDS PLANS CAN HELP IN INTEGRATING CARE TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES