Under the agreement, Cigna members will be able to access UW Medical Center, as well as UW Physicians practicing at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, UW Neighborhood Clinics and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, at in-network rates.
UW Medicine and Cigna have been working on a new contract since earlier this year, when the possible termination was communicated. In a statement shared with Becker’s Hospital Review, Ryan Kocher, president of Cigna’s Pacific Northwest market, said, “This is an excellent outcome for everyone because it removes uncertainty and will make the cost more affordable for the employers and individuals who pay for healthcare.”
Editor’s note: This article was updated July 17 to include a statement from Cigna.
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