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Healthcare.Salinas Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) announced today that they have successfully reached agreement on a new contract that focuses on new care delivery models designed to lower costs and increase value for Anthem members in Monterey County. The new contract provides those in Monterey County insured by Anthem, the reassurance, comfort and convenience of in-network access to Salinas Valley Health, consisting of the Hospital, Salinas Valley Medical Clinics, Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center and Doctors on Duty Medical Group.
Technology.Continuing to learn new technologies. Hybrid format continues to be part of meeting formats but seeing increase in in-person meetings and conferences. Some conferences booked in the first quarter of 2024 do not have a remote component, all in person (Newport Beach/San Diego County area), with a sense that βmore achieved together.β With in-person format, new set of demands: improvements/upgrades to ballrooms and meeting spaces.
Today, November 28, is Giving Tuesday! This is a great time to give back through Monterey County Gives! and show how much we appreciate our community. Nearly $5M has already been raised for Monterey County nonprofits. Your contributions can help bring joy and gratitude to many. All donations through MontereyCountyGives.com before 12/31/23 increase the impact of your gift. Join the movement and start the season of giving!
