Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego is ending its contract with Anthem Blue Cross of California due to ongoing issues with reimbursement rates and the prior authorization process.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in San Diego, CA. Scripps began notifying more than 100,000 patients Thursday that the local health system will let its contract with Anthem Blue Cross of California lapse at the end of the year due to significant issues with its existing relationship with the insurance company.
Scripps, like other providers nationwide, says the prior approval process has gotten out of hand and reimbursement levels have not kept pace with inflation
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