(Richmond, IN)--Reid Health announced Thursday that it had reached an agreement with Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield that will keep about 44,000 local Anthem carriers in network at Reid.  Negotiations had been ongoing for six months, and the agreement was reached just a few days before the contract would have expired and forced patients to find other providers.  No terms of the deal were released.  Reid said Thursday that patients who carry Anthem insurance should keep all scheduled appointments and schedule new appointments as needed.