CHICAGO, July 29 IL-AmericanImag-BCBS
CHICAGO, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- American Imaging Management (AIM), an
operating subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP), and leading imaging
benefit management and technology company with health plan clients
representing over 25 million consumers, announced that it has reached an
agreement to provide diagnostic imaging management services for Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT).
"As a company that is committed to providing the highest quality health
coverage available, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont looks forward to
working with AIM and our provider community to promote the most appropriate
use of diagnostic imaging services for our customers and members," said
Stephen Perkins, M.D., corporate medical director at BCBSVT.
"AIM appreciates the opportunity to work with Blue Cross and Blue Shield
of Vermont," said Brandon Cady, president of AIM. "We recognize the unique
role that BCBSVT has within the Vermont health care community and look forward
to working with BCBSVT to provide a high level of service and clinical
expertise to that community."
AIM is a leader in providing innovative solutions for managing advanced
imaging services. AIM pioneered the integration of technology and clinical
content for advanced imaging management through the introduction of Web-based
services in 2002. AIM also introduced the first set of Web-enabled tools to
promote quality and cost transparency into the selection of some of the
highest value diagnostic imaging facilities.
About American Imaging Management
American Imaging Management, Inc. ("AIM") is a leading company in the
radiology benefit management industry. AIM promotes the appropriate use of
diagnostic imaging through the application of widely accepted clinical
guidelines delivered through an innovative platform of technologies and
programs. AIM pioneered the use of web technology in diagnostic imaging
management and has continually integrated service and technology to create a
more effective and efficient clinical review process to support the
physician-patient relationship. Through a commitment to delivering excellence
in clinical content, service, innovation and operational performance, AIM has
developed a national client base of health plans, and currently provides
management services to over 25 million health plan members. AIM is an
operating subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP). For more information on
AIM, please visit http://www.americanimaging.net .
SOURCE American Imaging Management
