LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The ongoing negotiations between Adventist Health and the insurance company Anthem Blue Cross of California have come to a successful conclusion, the two organizations reported on Friday.
Over the summer, Adventist Health had notified patients with Anthem Blue Cross that if negotiations failed their insurance would no longer be accepted at Adventist Health facilities.
Negotiations had been set to expire in the middle of July and were extended to earlier this month, as Lake County News has reported.
On Friday, the health care system and insurance company announced they had reached a new contract agreement.
The agreement, which goes into effect immediately, provides Anthem health plan members with continued in-network access to hospital-based services at Adventist Health facilities.
“We are pleased to have reached a mutual agreement with Adventist Health that provides our members with continued access to care at Adventist Health facilities,” said John Pickett, regional vice president, Anthem Blue Cross. “The successful resolution of our discussions builds on our long-term partnership and shared commitment to providing access to high-quality care for those in the communities we serve.”
“We are pleased to continue our long working relationship with Anthem Blue Cross,” said Todd Hofheins, chief operating officer, Adventist Health. “Our mission calls us to provide high quality care to patients in our communities and we’re excited to continue caring for Anthem Blue Cross members.”
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