Anthem Unveils New Policy on Non-Urgent Scans

This summer, Anthem announced a new policy under which non-urgent scans performed in hospitals on an outpatient basis will no longer be covered.

For the last few years, the insurance provider has been trying to cut costs and steer policyholders seeking an MRI or CT scan to less expensive facilities.

Read this Indy Star article in which Northwest Radiology Network’s President and CEO Dr. Kent Hansen weighs in about the new policy and the importance of patient care. Watch the video below for a brief overview of Anthem’s efforts.

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