Mayo Clinic has announced an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to keep all Mayo locations in the state in the Blue Cross Provider network for the next five years.
The agreement takes effect in January 2019 and will establish a collaborative structure between the two organizations to provide the latest advances in medical technology and procedures to patients, according to a press release from Mayo.
"This collaborative relationship provides opportunities to care for and manage patients in a more comprehensive manner with better outcomes through jointly developed innovative programs and care models," Dennis Dahlen, the chief financial officer for Mayo Clinic, said in the press release. "The member and patient experience has been front and center in our discussions with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Our formal governance structure will advance both organizations’ capabilities to positively affect the health and wellness of consumers in our marketplace, and provide long-term rewards for consumers."
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is based in St. Paul.
According to the press release, provider participation can vary by health plan.
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Before obtaining services, Blue Cross members should call the number on the back of their Blue Cross membership card to see whether Mayo locations are covered by their health plans.
