Sonoma Valley Hospital is finalizing a contract with Anthem Blue Cross to stay within their network. The existing contract has been extended until the end of April while the new contract, which is still being hammered out, will start on May 1st and run through April 30th, 2028. John Hennelly, president and CEO of Sonoma Valley Hospital, told the Press Democrat that annual reimbursement increases from Anthem are likely to be included in the contract. Anthem Blue Cross declined to comment directly but posted on their website, quote: “Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that Sonoma Valley Hospital has rescinded its notice of termination while they finalize the renewal agreement effective May 1, 2024.” Sonoma Valley Hospital provides services to more than 1,500 Anthem members each year.