The big ask from Texas Health and UT Southwestern: $900 million from Blue Cross

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Without a new contract, in-network coverage ends for most Blue Cross patients on Oct. 4.

It’s not uncommon for health systems and insurers to clash over contract terms and threaten to go their separate ways. In most cases, the differences are settled by the deadline — and financial numbers are usually kept private.

While some said the requested increase was shockingly large, others pointed out that Texas Health and UTSW have the biggest health care footprint in the region. They generate billions in annual revenue from Blue Cross patients. Patients with certain medical conditions may be eligible to remain with their current providers regardless of the contract. On its website, Southwestern Health saidwere encouraged to apply for continuity of care benefits.

 

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