Anthem and MU Health Care fail to reach agreement
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and MU Health Care have failed to reach an agreement on their commercial contracts, meaning Anthem will be out of network at MU Health Care starting Tuesday.The decision follows stallingcontract discussions between both parties to continue their contracts.The move now puts more than 90,000 MU Health Care patients in the gray, according to an MU Health Care spokesperson.Prior to the decision, an Anthem spokesperson stated the company is actively looking to find other health care partners."With our contract expiring at midnight tonight, we are proactively taking steps to help our members transition to one of the many alternative care providers in our network, including Boone Health, SSM, Jefferson City Medical Group and Moberly Regional Hospital," the spokesperson said. "Anthem members currently in treatment at MU Health Care should contact Anthem’s member service center at the number on their ID card to discuss options for transitioning to an in-network pro...