Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, ApolloMD Announce Multi-Year Contract to Support Continued Access to Emergency Care

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, December 1st, 2025

ApolloMD, Georgia’s largest provider of emergency physician services, and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, the state’s largest health insurer, have renewed their long-standing provider agreement, ensuring continued in-network access to care for Anthem members.

“ApolloMD’s mission has always been centered on delivering exceptional, patient-focused care,” said Dr. Yogin Patel, MD, MBA, FACEP, Chief Executive Officer of ApolloMD. “Renewing our partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia supports ApolloMD’s commitment to ensure patients across the state can continue to rely on timely, high-quality emergency care at the hospitals we serve.”

This renewed agreement reflects a shared dedication to improving health outcomes, enhancing access to care, and supporting communities across Georgia. Together, ApolloMD and Anthem remain focused on advancing care delivery and maintaining a high standard of clinical excellence for Apollo’s patients covered by Anthem health plans, including employer-sponsored, individual, and Medicaid.

“We are focused on ensuring our members have access to timely, high-quality care—especially in critical moments, and our renewed agreement with ApolloMD reinforces that commitment and reflects our shared dedication to delivering exceptional emergency care across the state,” said Robert Bunch, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia.