Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) is a leading health benefits company in the United States, offering a wide range of medical, behavioral health, dental, vision and pharmacy solutions. Through its core health insurance business, the company provides individual, employer-sponsored and government-sponsored plans, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid programs. Its Evernorth subsidiary delivers pharmacy care services, care coordination and digital health capabilities designed to improve clinical outcomes and lower costs for members and clients.
Founded in 1945 as a regional Blue Cross plan in Indianapolis, the company expanded through mergers and acquisitions over several decades, adopting the Anthem name in 2004. In June 2022, the organization rebranded as Elevance Health to emphasize its focus on elevating health outcomes and advancing whole-person care. This strategic shift reflects the company’s commitment to leveraging data analytics, digital tools and an integrated care model.
Elevance Health’s operations span all 50 states and the District of Columbia, serving over 50 million members across commercial, Medicare and Medicaid lines of business. The company partners with a network of more than one million physicians and health care professionals, as well as thousands of hospitals and other facilities. Its Evernorth segment collaborates with employers, health systems and pharmacy benefit managers to offer specialty drug management, site-of-care solutions and virtual care services.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Gail Boudreaux—who assumed the role in November 2020—the executive team continues to drive innovation in care delivery and member engagement. Elevance Health emphasizes social responsibility by investing in community health initiatives, addressing health disparities and supporting programs aimed at improving access to care for underserved populations.
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