The leadership of Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona continues to negotiate to reach an agreement for in-network insurance coverage, and while these conversations continue, in-network coverage for customers and patients is Extended until Monday. February 6th.
Shortly before 1 a.m. on Friday, a news release from Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona said, “We appreciate our longstanding partnership and look forward to continuing that partnership.” We believe that is one of the most important things we do: The impact of rising care costs will be felt by our members in the form of higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs. We need to make sure that any unnecessary rise above medical inflation is curbed.
“As we continue to work towards an agreement with (YRMC), our priority and focus will be on our members and doing whatever it takes to get them the care they need.”
Dignity Health-YRMC and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Arizona have been in negotiations related to this agreement since September. They reached a stalemate at the end of January, but public pressure prompted leaders from both sides to continue negotiations in hopes of finding a solution to their concerns about reimbursement for medical services.
Dignity Health-YRMC defended the single-digit growth demands necessary to remain competitive and provide state-of-the-art services to patients in an era of rising costs in the healthcare sector. Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona leaders argue the increase is outrageous and unfair given that YRMC is the only hospital in the Prescott market where rates are already significantly higher than those in Phoenix doing.
Due to the impact of the expiry, some Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona customers, particularly those who used an insurance company to supplement their Medicare or purchased insurance as part of an Affordable Care Act plan, may not be eligible for coverage. Contemplating continuation.
The Daily Courier this week reviewed a letter sent to some patients by Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona officials and appeared to suggest it would continue until its December 2023 expiration date. how those insurance benefits work; No official word from the insurance company has yet been provided.
While the deal appears to affect people enrolled in major coverage plans, with multiple plans by various employers including those working at Arizona and regional colleges and universities, Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona officials say they have questions about coverage. Transferred to care manager.
National, state, and local legislators all had widespread impact on thousands of Yavapai County residents who would have had much more limited access to routines if they weren’t able to use coverage within the network. sent a letter asking government officials to arrange a settlement to provide and professional medicine.
Dignity Health-YRMC leaders said the extension, which includes all hospital and medical group facilities, is an effort to ensure they can negotiate “fair and responsible contracts” without interrupting patient care. said.
In a post-midnight news release from Dignity Health-YRMC, “We want to clarify our commitment to patients in Yavapai County. We are committed to putting patients first and providing essential health services to our communities.” We are working around the clock to reach an agreement that allows us to continue.
“We greatly appreciate the patience of the public while we proceeded with these negotiations.”
