The vast majority of contract disputes between health insurers and hospital systems get settled before the existing deal lapses. The agreement comes sometimes within hours of the deadline.
One notable exception occurred last year, when Piedmont Healthcare’s contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia expired without a deal.
And now the standoff between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Marietta-based WellStar Health System appears unlikely to be resolved before the current contract ends.
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