Blue Shield of California Members Have Network Access to Hoag Hospitals and Providers

Nonprofit health plan and Hoag continue their long-standing network relationship with a new agreement focusing on clinical quality, member experience and affordability

OAKLAND, Calif., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California and Hoag  have reached a new agreement that ensures the nonprofit health plan's Commercial HMO and PPO and Medicare PPO members continue to have in-network access to care from Hoag providers, services and facilities.

The renewed collaboration includes the health system's hospitals and facilities across Orange County, including Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Hoag Hospital Irvine and Hoag Orthopedic Institute. The agreement also includes Hoag Clinic, which supports Hoag Medical Group and Hoag Physician Partners. Hoag continues to be committed to Blue Shield of California's program to support clinical quality and member experience.

"Blue Shield of California has an unwavering commitment to creating a healthcare system that provides access to high-quality care at an affordable price for all Californians. Our strong and long-standing partnership with Hoag is an important part of achieving that in Orange County. This agreement is a testament to how mutual commitments to members can be realized, when partners work together toward a shared goal," said Mike Stuart, Blue Shield of California's interim president and CEO.  

"Hoag's priority is delivering the highest-quality care and ensuring patients have access to the physicians, services and facilities they know and trust. We appreciate the collaboration with Blue Shield in reaching an agreement that supports that mission and maintains uninterrupted access for Hoag patients. This outcome reflects the value of Hoag and Blue Shield's shared goal of preserving local access to world-class care," said Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag president and chief executive officer.

About Hoag Health
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional healthcare delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 18 urgent care facilities, 13 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women's health, and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and five ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® with Distinction hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.

About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. The health plan is a taxpaying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with 6 million members, over 7,500 employees and more than $27 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $60 million to the Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last three years to have an impact on California communities. 

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CONTACT: Mark Seelig
Blue Shield of California
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SOURCE Blue Shield of California