Anthem

Anthem, Inc., operating also as WellPoint, is a health insurance provider offering medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and supplemental benefits to individuals, employers, and government programs. It administers health plans, manages care networks, processes claims, and provides wellness and disease management services. The company serves customers across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, offering coverage through employer-sponsored plans, individual market policies, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid contracts.

Anthem is among the largest health benefits companies in the United States, with a substantial membership base that places it in the top tier of national insurers. Its operations involve a large network of contracted healthcare providers and pharmacies, enabling it to deliver services to millions of members. Anthem emphasizes integrated care delivery, leveraging data analytics to improve health outcomes and control costs. It holds a significant role as a regulated entity under state insurance departments and federal agencies such as CMS. Anthem, Inc. is a publicly traded corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ANTM. The company underwent rebranding from WellPoint, Inc. to Anthem, Inc. in 2014, reflecting its corporate identity. The 2015 cyberattack that exposed personal data of approximately 78 million individuals highlighted the importance of robust information security practices within the organization.