Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas members gained in-network access to Amarillo-based Northwest Texas Health System under a new contract.
The agreement marks the first time in two decades the King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services subsidiary joined BCBSTX's provider network.
The contract is effective Dec. 15.
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