ANTM Anthem Inc

By Chris Wack

Anthem Inc. and Quest Diagnostics said Monday they entered into a strategic relationship by collaborating on a variety of outcomes-based programs designed to create an improved health-care experience for consumers and providers beginning Aug. 1.

The companies said they will work together to improve efficiency in care delivery and reduce overall costs by using a broad range of tools and programs to drive operational improvements, create pricing transparency, and enhance health care consumer engagement and outcomes.

The strategic relationship will focus on consumers in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Write to Chris Wack at chris.wack@wsj.com

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August 17, 2020 10:24 ET (14:24 GMT)

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