Sentara vs Anthem Negotiations Hit Wall | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 2m

Sentara Health is threatening to let some Anthem contracts expire unless a new deal is reached, citing eight months of stalled negotiations and unpaid bills totaling over $105 million — plus additional claims of denied settlements and underpayments. While Sentara insists current rates don’t cover care costs and accuses Anthem of squeezing profits at the expense of patient access, Anthem says it’s negotiating in good faith and assures members no changes to coverage or care are happening now. Both sides want resolution — but tensions are high as hospitals strain under financial pressure. Thank…