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The problems that led AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ to remove its flagship hospital from the Anthem network starting in 2023 have created controversy across the country.

The health system recognizes the decision could be disruptive for people with Anthem coverage, but the issues at stake threaten AOAÌåÓýƽ̨’s ability to provide the same level of care.

The not-for-profit health care provider ranked 13th among the 500 companies with 1,000 or more employees cited by the magazine.

The health care system is using the latest science to set standards for return to work protocols for care team members who contract COVID-19.

Community members who test positive for COVID-19 with at-home tests should follow CDC guidelines for isolation and should not come to the emergency department, urgent care or walk-in clinics for confirmatory testing.

As the Delta variant spreads through the ranks of the unvaccinated, the region’s largest health care system says its hospitals are full, and patients can expect long waits for inpatient care and even clinic-based services.

Long term trends in the labor market and a surge in demand are making it hard for health care organizations to meet a growing demand for care.

As AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ seeks to limit the spread of COVID-19, vaccination will be a requirement for employment, with very few exceptions, as of Oct. 1, 2021.

In addition to a base wage increase for nearly all employees, the minimum pay rate across the health system will rise from $14 to $17 an hour, and market adjustments will be made for hard-to-fill roles.

Hours after the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine at its hospitals, AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ began inoculating team members who provide direct care to patients infected with the novel coronavirus.