Anthem officially dropped from women’s care practices in Hampton Roads
A contract between the health insurance giant and Mid-Atlantic Women's Care, which oversees 30 practices, ended Wednesday after years of failed negotiations. Some had hoped for an 11th-hour deal, but that did not materialize.
"We have not received any communication back from
The practices include seven in
Sterling said the company decided to terminate the contract when
He added
An
Patients would ultimately bear the extra expenses, according to
"At a time when
Mid-
Golden said "in an effort to try and limit any disruption in care, (
Meanwhile, many people are picking insurance plans through current open-enrollment periods.
Pregnant women who are in their second or third trimester can continue with in-network coverage through the end of their pregnancy.
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