Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell Statement on Anthem Blue Cross Termination of Long Beach Medical Center
“Anthem Blue Cross should negotiate with Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, not patient lives.”
(SACRAMENTO) – Effective August 15, Anthem Blue Cross discontinued hospital services at the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, removing it as an in-network provider. Enrollees were given no prior notice and were informed in a letter received after August 15 that directed them to seek alternate contracted facilities for care. This took place in the midst of contract negotiations.