Multicare & Premera: Potential Deal Could Revolutionize Insurance

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The goal of an unspecified deal by MultiCare is to ensure the company can continue providing high-quality in-network care to communities it serves, according to the company’s website. If Premera declines this deal, patients with Premera health plans will lose in-network access to MultiCare hospitals, doctors, or facilities from June 1. MultiCare’s ongoing negotiations with Premera are affected by challenges such as rising costs due to inflation, staffing shortages, and insurance reimbursement rates that don’t match increased costs.

MultiCare Seeks to Secure In-Network Care for Premera Health Plan Holders

MultiCare is currently engaged in negotiations with Premera to ensure its patients with Premera health plans can continue receiving in-network services. As stated on the company’s website, the aim is to maintain its commitment to providing top-notch care to the communities it serves.

However, MultiCare officials warn that if Premera does not approve the deal, its patients will lose in-network access to MultiCare’s hospitals, physicians, and facilities as of June 1. It was noted that while they don’t wish to disrupt patient care, managing rising costs due to inflation, staffing shortages, and inadequate insurance reimbursement rates has become increasingly challenging.

For any inquiries about the ongoing MultiCare-Premera negotiations, patients can contact the assistance line at (509) 530-3091 for the Inland Northwest region or (253) 792-6633 for the Puget Sounds and Yakima regions.

How to Access KREM+ Streaming App on Your Device

Patients can also follow this situation on the KREM+ app, available on different streaming devices.

For ROKU users: You can add the channel from the ROKU store or search for KREM in the Channel Store.

For Fire TV users: You can find the free KREM app by searching “KREM” or have the app directly delivered to your Fire TV via Amazon.

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