1/PSA--this just in--@CIGNA is engaging in systemic, multi-state actions & demanding immediate physician group contract reductions in the range of -30 to -50% (I have seen the emails in that range, see below for redacted copy); actions have been confirmed in #NC, #FL #TN &......
2/ other states; @CIGNA is specifically referencing the #NoSurprisesAct as their justification for demanding immediate reductions or threatened unilateral termination, a 'la @BlueCrossNC (they tend to follow herd behavior) (as reported here but repeated again below)--redacted....
3/ client named email is below, received Mon. 7/25/22--I have seen or discussed w/ EM and anesthesia groups so far--likely more is coming & industry colleagues have shared term letters--also redacted and posted below--once again, time for a strong advocacy response from.....
4/ multiple stakeholders; readers here will know that in addition to the @BCBSAssociation plans, @UHC has engaged in similar behavior; frankly this a bit uncharacteristic of @CIGNA based on my experience--here's their email:
[Client Name Deleted]
Thank you for your response.
..
[Client Name Deleted]
Thank you for your response.
..
5/ "Unfortunately that rate is no longer competitive due to the no surprise billing act. We are looking for rates similar to what you would be paid as OON via the new legislation and we’ve sent reductions to all of the ER groups using the same proposal that I sent you.......
6/ I’m willing to consider a counter but it would need to be much closer to my original proposal.
Thank you" (this director's original proposal was a cut of -40 to -50% vs. contracted rates); here's the term letter from CIGNA and NC Blue Nov. '21 letter below that:
Thank you" (this director's original proposal was a cut of -40 to -50% vs. contracted rates); here's the term letter from CIGNA and NC Blue Nov. '21 letter below that:
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