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Healthcare Deal Averted Crisis | Seattle News
Healthcare relief in Washington: MultiCare hospitals and Premera Blue Cross have finalized a deal, averting a potential coverage crisis that could have forced thousands of patients to pay steep out-of-network rates for care. After months of negotiation centered on payment rates and rising costs, both sides agreed to keep Premera members in-network at 13 hospitals and clinics. The agreement prevents disruption for most patients, though details remain pending official signing — a win for patients and a reminder of the behind-the-scenes work keeping healthcare access stable. Listen in…
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