Local Hospital and Insurance Giant Reach Deal on Payment Rates

A local hospital and a major insurance company have finally agreed on how much the insurer will pay the hospital for services. This deal means that people with insurance from Cigna can still see doctors and get treatment at Augusta Health without any interruptions. The hospital had been unhappy with how much Cigna was paying for care. They said the rates were too low compared to other places in the area. The hospital's costs have gone up a lot in the last five years, so they wanted to make sure they were getting paid fairly.The hospital's leader, Mary N. Mannix, said they just wanted fair payment rates, like other hospitals in the region. She made it clear they weren't asking for more than that. Before this deal, Cigna was paying some of the lowest rates in the local area to the hospital. Now, with this agreement, patients can keep going to the same doctors and hospitals they've been using. This is good news for people who have Cigna insurance. They won't have to worry about finding new doctors or hospitals. The deal also means the hospital can keep providing care without financial stress.