June 27th, 2008

Reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

“Highmark Inc.’s contract with the dominant Johnstown-area hospital system is set to expire Monday, and those insured by Highmark Blue Shield already have received letters notifying them that their access to the Conemaugh Health System could be in jeopardy.

Both Highmark, Pittsburgh’s largest health insurer, and Conemaugh say they hope to strike a deal on reimbursement rates between now and June 30, rendering moot the letters that have been sent out.”

Get more details, including what it would mean for patients if a deal is not reached, at the Post-Gazette.