As the end of 2025 approaches, so do a handful of payer-provider agreements.
Earlier this year, the number of contract disputes were down. While some insurers and health systems reach a resolution — either before or even after their deadlines — a few are still pending, as of December.
Here are two contracts with ongoing negotiations or confirmed departures:
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. To be included, please reach out to Elizabeth Casolo at ecasolo@beckershealthcare.com with your insurer’s or health system’s latest updates. This story was last updated Dec. 31.
1. Cigna commercial members will no longer be able to receive services from West Columbia, S.C.-based Lexington Medical Center or its affiliated physicians, according to Lexington Health’s website.
2. While Farmers Branch, Texas-based Southwestern Health Resources will remain covered by most plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, the clinical network will not be in network with the Blue Advantage HMO plan next year, both organizations confirmed to Becker’s.
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