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Feb. 5, 2015 Anthem® Blue Cross and Blue Shield Introduces Cancer Care Quality Program Effective Jan. 1, 2015, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield implemented a Cancer Care Quality Program administered through AIM Specialty HealthSM (AIM). While this program is not applicable to other Blue Plan members, we are sharing information about this program since it is offered to both national and local Anthem members. This innovative quality initiative is an evidence-based cancer treatment program designed to support provider decision making as it relates to selecting cancer treatment regimens that are consistent with current evidence and consensus guidelines. These Cancer Treatment Pathways (Pathway) have been developed based on medical evidence and best practices from leading cancer experts to support oncologists in identifying therapies that are highly effective and affordable. Claim information collected may help identify members for Anthem’s Case Management programs which may result in maximizing the impact to patients’ overall health. Additional information about this program can be found on AIM’s website. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.The information mentioned here is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician. Physicians are instructed to exercise their own medical judgment. Members should refer to their certificate of coverage for more details, including benefits, limitations and exclusions. | |