The University of Pennsylvania Health System and Independence Blue Cross have agreed to renew their existing provider contract. A news release relays the renewal, which covers at least three years, will take effect July 1st of 2022. The value-based programs will continue to be shared by both organizations for accountability, quality and cost of care. The contract was last expanded in 2017 to help cut down on the number of people who return to the hospital within a month after receiving medical care.