December 7, 2012
The lead article in today's Business Section of the Richmond Times-Dispatch written by Tammie Smith describes how Anthem, the largest insurer in the Commonwealth, has signed six patient-centered primary care program contracts with six large medical practices in Virginia including Patient First and Bon Secours Medical Group. The article reports that under this "fundamental change" by Anthem's parent company WellPoint, the doctors will be paid more and receive payment for "care coordination" services.
