Anthem, now known as Elevance Health, has faced numerous lawsuits, regulatory penalties, and public backlash due to practices prioritizing profits over patient care.
From deceptive provider networks to data breaches impacting 79 million individuals, to unjust ER claim denials and fraudulent “ghost networks” of mental health professionals, the company has consistently eroded public trust. And Anthem’s tactics and anticompetitive behavior disrupt the patient-physician relationship.
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Anthem is set to penalize facilities that use out-of-network providers.
Here’s why
October 31, 2025Sidestepping the No Surprises Act
Starting on January 1, Anthem plans to implement a new policy that would punish hospitals and outpatient facilities for using out-of-network physicians. In 11 states from coast to coast, the company’s “Facility Administrative Policy: Use of a Nonparticipating Care Provider” intends to cut payments to these facilities by 10% and potentially terminate them from Anthem’s networks. This administrative weapon is a clear violation of the No Surprises Act, an abdication of Anthem’s network adequacy obligations, and a tremendous threat to patients’ continuity of care.
With all these proposed cuts, one would think Anthem would be charging its plan enrollees less next year. Think again.
Explore our new interactive map below by clicking on each state to see the staggering premium increases Anthem will be burdening its members with in 2026.