The parties’ contract expired Aug. 15 and the system’s out-of-network status took effect the same day after contract negotiations ended in impasse. The agreement is retroactive to Aug. 15 and encompasses MemorialCare Health System’s five hospitals.
“We’re reassured that Anthem continues to recognize that MemorialCare is a vital medical resource to the community,” Lori Weaver, executive director of managed care at MemorialCare, told Becker’s Hospital Review.
Editor’s note: This article was updated to reflect MemorialCare Health System is headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif. We regret this error.
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