Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) of Georgia today announced a new partnership with Premier Health Network (PHN), a physician-owned, clinically integrated health network serving Augusta and the greater Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). The agreement expands access to coordinated, high-quality care for Anthem members while supporting independent physician practices in a rapidly evolving value-based care environment.

Premier Health Network includes nearly 500 providers and nine ancillary facilities, offering a broad range of outpatient and specialty services across the region. Under the agreement, PHN will participate in BCBS commercial plans, including individual and BCBS Medicare Advantage plans, ensuring continuity of care for members across product lines.

"We value partnerships that strengthen independent physician practices and improve access to coordinated, high-quality care," said Amanda Free, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia. "Premier Health Network has a long history of supporting physicians and outpatient providers, and this partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing value-based care and improving health outcomes for the communities we serve across the CSRA."

Founded in 1993 as University Physicians Associates, Premier Health Network was rebranded in January 2021 to reflect its mission as a clinically integrated, physician-owned organization dedicated exclusively to supporting its members. PHN provides a wide range of services to its provider practices, enabling them to focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the CSRA community.

"This partnership supports our mission to empower physicians and outpatient providers to thrive while delivering exceptional care to the patients they serve," said Premier CEO. "By working with Anthem, we can continue to strengthen care coordination, support value-based initiatives, and better meet the needs of our community."