Aetna, Indiana health system extend contract, avoid split

Aetna and Munster, Ind.-based Community Healthcare System have agreed to a contract extension, avoiding a split that would have left Aetna commercial and Medicare Advantage members out of network. 

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According to a Jan. 4 news release from Community Healthcare system, the two sides agreed to extend their current contract through at least Oct. 1. The agreement was set to expire Jan. 15. 

Community Healthcare System operates four hospitals in Northwest Indiana in addition to several clinics and outpatient sites, according to its website.

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