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Idaho Lawmakers Probe Regence Hospital Drop | Boise News
Idaho lawmakers are launching a deep dive into how health insurers like Regence operate, after the insurer dropped Portneuf Medical Center—leaving thousands without care. Facing potential 7% premium hikes to keep just 3,000 members, Regence says negotiations with Portneuf started with “extremely significant” demands, unlike past talks with Kootenai Health. Lawmakers are also scrutinizing Regence’s compliance, provider access, and data sharing—some info is locked behind proprietary walls. With more meetings ahead before the next session, they’re aiming to finalize key questions by August 21st…
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