Blue Cross says talks with PCI near end over fees in Aiken
Blue Cross officials claim no further meetings with PCI are planned and a network agreement with Preferred Blue is unlikely. Doctors argue Blue Cross offers below area market rates, while Blue Cross defends its fee schedule as fair and warns of market-rate parity across carriers. The dispute centers on reimbursement levels and whether PCI members should accept higher pay to cover care costs.
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Take it or leave it attitude in contract talks at WSRC
Dr Goetows shows year by year rate increases of 20 16 and 10 percent over baseline. Ms Thorne cites a Savannah River Site audit finding WSRC contractor PCI Blue Cross saved 1 7 million and Blue Cross was told not to negotiate further. We aim to keep costs down for workers and note fee schedules do not affect Blue Cross Blue Shield portions.
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Doctors exit Preferred Blue dispute over fees and insurance
Radiation oncologist Dr. Goetowski and colleagues from Aiken Obstetrics and Gynecology plan to leave Preferred Blue on March 6 and April 6 respectively, citing higher fees, insurance rate increases, and third party pressure while pledging to continue patient care. Ms. Thorne accuses PCI members of pressuring doctors and misleading patients for financial gain.
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