| Provider Networks
Nationally, over 80% of hospitals and 90% of physicians
provide in-network services to Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Plans. Our health plans are among the most widely accepted
in the nation, creating a vast and capable network offering
maximum flexibility for employers and their employees.
Additionally, members also can access BlueCard®
in-network medical services in over 200 countries around
the world.
Here’s a closer look at the three diverse network
options provided in our BlueChoices product suite. Use
our provider
search tool to locate a specific doctor in a network.
| Participating
Network
- Statewide panel
- Largest network available
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10,285 total providers
2,543 personal physicians
7,142 specialists
62 hospitals
538 other facilities
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| Preferred
Provider Plan Network
- Statewide panel
- Uses Providence Health System, OHSU, Southwest
Washington Medical Center, and Tuality Community
Hospital in the Portland-Metro area
- Hold-harmless applies on Preferred Provider
Plan and Participating providers
|
7,893 total
providers
2,244 personal physicians
5,232 specialists
51 hospitals
366 other facilities
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| Access
Network
- Available only in Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah,
Washington and Clark (WA) counties
- No hold-harmless applies on non-Access Providers
- BlueCard® PPO or PAR applies outside our
service area
|
2,256 total
providers
634 personal physicians
1,549 specialists
8 hospitals
65 other facilities
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