Signatories of the letter included the American College of Radiology, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and American College of Emergency Physicians, which also released a video this month addressing Anthem’s policies and discussing what it claims are the dangers imposed by them on patients.

Anthem, in response, says it is focused on guiding consumers to seek out care in the most appropriate places for their needs.


“Anthem is committed to providing its consumers with access to the highest quality care while focusing our efforts to make that care affordable. One of the ways to achieve this goal is to encourage consumers to receive care in the most appropriate setting,” Jill Becher, vice president of public relations and clinical communications at Anthem, told HCB News. “As part of that effort, we are constantly evaluating both the effectiveness and appropriateness of our policies to take into account new clinical and technological advancements, to ensure that the care is based on peer-reviewed medical evidence and at the best value.”

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