In both of those cases, new agreements were reached before the existing contracts expired. In recent years, OSF has also announced impasses in negotiations with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois and the Caterpillar PPO administered by UnitedHealthCare. In the event we are unable to reach an agreement, we have a comprehensive process in place to transition our members to alternative providers within the MeridianHealth network.”
"In the meantime, our members’ continuity of care remains our number-one priority. We are currently working with OSF on the terms of a new contract and remain hopeful that an agreement will be reached," said a Meredith spokesperson. “OSF HealthCare has been a valued partner of MeridianHealth for many years. UnityPoint hospitals and clinics in Central Illinois accept Meridian Medicaid and Medicare-managed plans. Meridian serves about 800,000 Illinois Medicaid users, and about 80,000 Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan users. Baker City Boise Buhl Caldwell Eagle Fruitland Hailey/Ketchum Jerome McCall Meridian Mountain Home Nampa New Meadows Ontario Riggins. OSF said it will work with Meridian to ensure "safe and clinically appropriate transition of care as needed." OSF said it will still accept Medicaid and Medicare patients under other managed plans. employee benefits program, researching your member benefits or offering support to your patients, were ready to help you do more with your health plan.
OSF HealthCare Senior Vice President of Population Health Randy Billings said they have worked with Meridian for months to renegotiate contract language with "acceptable provisions," but haven't been able to come to an agreement. OSF will stop accepting patients covered under Meridian plans on Dec. OSF HealthCare hospitals, doctor's offices, and home care services will soon no longer accept Medicaid and Medicare patients enrolled in a Meridian-managed plan.
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