BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, the Chattanooga-headquartered health benefit plan company, and Summit Medical Group, one of Tennessee’s largest primary care providers, have reached a new long-term network agreement for Blue Network P, Blue Network S, and Medicare Advantage plans.
“We know our members value the services they receive from Summit providers, and we’re glad to maintain their access to high-quality, affordable care,” said Scott Pierce, executive vice president and chief operating officer for BlueCross. “Our renewed partnership with Summit supports affordability and stability for those we serve.”
Through this agreement, members covered through BlueCross plans with these networks will have uninterrupted access to Summit providers and clinics. BlueCare Tennessee and BlueCare Plus members were not impacted by this negotiation.
“We’re pleased to have reached an agreement that reflects our shared commitment to accessible, high-quality healthcare,” said Ed Curtis, chief executive officer of Summit Medical Group. “This outcome ensures the long-term viability of the independent, community-based physicians that our patients know and trust.”
About BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving more than 3.3 million members in Tennessee and around the country. The Chattanooga-based company was founded in 1945 and has served the state for 80 years. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. For more information, visit the company’s news center at bcbstnews.com.
About Summit Medical Group
Summit Medical Group is one of the region’s largest primary care-based healthcare organizations, comprising more than 500 physicians and advanced practitioners across 90-plus practice locations in 23 Tennessee counties, delivering care to patients across the state.