Hendrick, Blue Cross fail to reach agreement, again
By Brian Bethel, Abilene Reporter-News, Texas | |
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Both entities expressed disappointment in the lack of an agreement.
"We are disappointed in BCBS' decision not to restore in-network access to the largest and most comprehensive hospital in a 150-mile radius of
"We sought a contract that treated
In a statement from
"We've remained firm in our commitment to hold down costs for our members and we're gratified that so many of them have reached out to let us know they support our decision," Holmstrom wrote in an email.
The insurance carrier and the hospital system have been attempting to reach an agreement with each other for about four years, hospital officials have previously said.
The move means
BCBS of
The hospital last received a rate increase in 2011, but that was negotiated the year before, Lancaster said previously.
Since then, the companies have come to the brink each time, he said. In July, Lancaster said it has been
The number of people potentially affected remains unclear.
In a
Throughout the process,
A statement released earlier in October by Lancaster said that since
"In the last 45 days,
"Should the
But Adams said late Wednesday afternoon that the doors were not completely closed for reconciliation, as far as
"Our door absolutely remains open and we're happy to continue to visit with
Recently, the
Following staff suggestions, the decision cited a need for city employees and their families to be able to access services provided by
This story has been revised from its original version.
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