Another Extension for YRMC, Blue Cross Blue Shield Negotiations

2/7/23

Representatives from Yavapai Regional Medical Center – Dignity Health and Arizona Blue Cross Blue Shield will continue to talk. Negotiations between the two sides have been extended through today. YRMC announced it planned to leave the Blue Cross Blue Shield network due to pricing issues. A release from YRMC states, "We do not underestimate our responsibility as the region’s high-quality health care provider. We recognize and do not take lightly the inconvenience this negotiation has caused for our patients with coverage from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Responsible agreements with health insurance companies are essential to providing high quality health care to our community. We will continue to work around the clock and continue our conversations in hopes of reaching an agreement that is in the best interest of our patients.”