In April, negotiations between the largest health insurance company in the state and the largest health care provider in central and north-central Kansas entered the public arena. On Wednesday, they found some common ground.
Salina Regional Health Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas issued a joint statement.
We’ve heard loud and clear from members and businesses in Salina that you wanted us to resolve our contract quickly. We heard you. Today, we’re pleased to announce we’ve come to a collaborative agreement that lays the foundation for a renewed partnership, one that works towards future sustainability.
BCBSKS members and patients will be able to continue in-network care locally after January 1, 2024, which is when the current contract was set to expire