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Cigna vs Baptist Health · Updated August 17, 2026Inactive — Negotiations EndedBaptist Health says that Cigna has chosen to terminate its partnership effective June 23, 2026.
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UnitedHealthcare vs Legacy Health · Updated August 16, 2026Active — NegotiatingThe provider network contract between Legacy Health and UnitedHealthcare expires on September 30, 2026.
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Regence BlueShield vs Portneuf Medical Center · Updated August 15, 2026Resolved — New ContractPortneuf Health and Regence BlueShield of Idaho have reached a new agreement that retroactively restores in-network access for members.
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Regence vs MultiCare · Updated August 15, 2026Resolved — New ContractMultiCare has reached an agreement with Regence Insurance. Specifics are still forthcoming.
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Fidelis Care vs Northwell Health · Updated August 15, 2026Inactive — Negotiations EndedContracts between Northwell Health and Fidelis Care are scheduled to expire on June 30 and July 15, 2026.
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Cigna vs Lexington Health · Updated August 15, 2026Resolved — New ContractLexington Health and Cigna reached a new agreement, set to go into effect July 1.
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Blue Shield of CA vs Dignity Health · Updated August 15, 2026Resolved — New ContractDignity Health and Blue Shield of California have finalized a multi-year contract, effective August 1, 2026.
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Blue Cross of Idaho and St. John’s Health Center · Updated August 15, 2026Resolved — New ContractSt. John's Health in Wyoming will be in-network with Blue Cross of Idaho beginning September 1, 2026.
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BCBS Texas vs Amarillo Medical Specialists · Updated August 15, 2026Resolved — New ContractAmarillo Medical Specialists and BCBS of Texas have signed a new network contract effective August 1.
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BCBS New Mexico vs Lovelace Health System · Updated August 15, 2026Resolved — New ContractLovelace Health System and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico reached a deal to ensure BCBSNM customers remain in-network.
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UnitedHealthcare vs Covenant Health · Updated August 15, 2026Resolved — New ContractCovenant Health has confirmed that they have reached an agreement with UnitedHealthcare.
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UnitedHealthcare vs BayCare Health System · Updated August 15, 2026Resolved — New ContractBayCare Health System and UnitedHealthcare have announced a new, multi-year agreement. Patients should experience no disruptions in coverage.
Current Events & Updates
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