Children's decision to leave Blue Cross network puts profits over patients Blue Cross committed to ensuring every member has access to the care they need
In a decision effective today, Children's Minnesota (Children's) has ended its contract with nonprofit insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross), leaving members to seek care with other children's health providers in Minnesota. Children's chose to terminate its contract with Blue Cross even though they could have continued to treat patients at current rates while negotiating a new contract. Such contracts are designed to ensure providers and insurers can negotiate without affecting patients. ... |