Independence Blue Cross and Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health signed a five-year agreement, the company said in a Sept. 30 email.
The deal, which went into effect Jan. 1, aims to ensure Independence members and US Digestive patients are receiving care in the "most-appropriate, high-quality, and cost-effective settings."
US Digestive Health boasts a portfolio of 26 locations, 13 ambulatory surgery centers, 96 physicians and 36 advanced practice providers.
"By entering into a five-year partnership, US Digestive Health and Independence Blue Cross will ensure access to world-class gastroenterology care for members across the region," said Jerry Tillinger, CEO of US Digestive Health.