Employer

The Prudent Buyer HCO utilizes Anthem Blue Cross’s Prudent Buyer PPO network and offers impressive cost savings to California employers. In addition to our PPO savings, Prudent Buyer HCO provides employers with up to 180 days of medical control.

Prudent Buyer HCO provides employees with a comprehensive health care delivery system, including patient education. Anthem Blue Cross Nurse Case Managers provide injured workers with information and coordinate all aspects of medical care, including return to work in a timely and productive manner.

Prudent Buyer HCO is the largest certified HCO network in California with PPO coverage in 98% of the zip codes in the state. Providing employers with a large network means a greater opportunity for employers to achieve financial savings through PPO discounts and extended medical control.

Prudent Buyer HCO is the best service available in the marketplace. We provide:

	Access to the largest HCO network provides greater choice of medical care
	Medical savings provided by the Anthem Blue Cross PPO network
	URAC accredited medical management services
	Totally automated enrollment making administration easy for employers – 24/7
	Web-based document control for defense at the WCAB
	Automated First Report of Injury distribution

For your convenience, here are links to Workers' Compensation resources:

	DWC Homepage
	CWCI Homepage
	CA Labor Code