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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Scripps Health announces extension of contract with Anthem Blue Cross
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — People insured under Anthem Blue Cross will once again have in-network access to Scripps Health's hospitals and medical providers after the two entities agreed to extend contracts. In an announcement by Scripps on Tuesday, the health system said they have agreed to extend in-network contracts until Sept. 30, 2026, effective immediately. San Diego-based Aya Healthcare announces death of founder Alan Braynin The move comes after several months of failed negotiations between Scripps and the insurance company, following the expiration of their previous contract on Dec. 31. The two entities did not reach an agreement by midnight on Jan. 1, thus putting Scripps Health's hospitals, outpatient clinics and physicians out-of-network for approximately 125,000 patients in California who were covered by Anthem Blue Cross. In its update Tuesday, Scripps announced it will work with the insurance company to negotiate a 'new, sustainable, long-term agreement that ensures patients can access Scripps through an Anthem network.' 'We recognize the past four months have been difficult for our Anthem Blue Cross patients and our physicians, and we have been doing all we can to reach this extension term, and, ultimately, a longer-term agreement,' Scripps stated. 'We are pleased Scripps Health has rejoined our local network of care providers in San Diego and we look forward to continuing our partnership,' said Beth Andersen, President Anthem Commercial Health Plans in California. 'Our members and employer customers remained our number one priority as we worked hard and in good faith to find common ground and reach a new agreement with Scripps.' The terms of the contract extension are 'effective immediately,' the health system said, again allowing Anthem members in-network access to Scripps' health services. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
San Diego-based Aya Healthcare announces death of founder Alan Braynin
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Alan Braynin, the founder and CEO of Aya Healthcare, has passed away, a spokesperson for company announced on Monday. The company is a leading travel nurse staffing and workforce solutions enterprise based in San Diego. Specifically, Aya Healthcare provides a platform that connects healthcare facilities with clinicians, offering various staffing options—from per diem to permanent hiring. According to the spokesperson, Braynin will be remembered as a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist and transformative figure in the healthcare industry. Under his leadership, Aya Healthcare grew into one of the largest healthcare staffing firms in the United States, helping to connect hospitals with much-needed healthcare professionals during critical times—such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Kaiser Permanente, union settle strike with tentative deal Braynin founded the company in 2001 with the goal of reimagining how hospitals staffed their care teams. With a focus on technology, efficiency, and people-first values, Aya Healthcare has became a major player in an increasingly vital industry. 'Alan's innovations across business and healthcare improved countless lives and communities,' the spokesperson noted. 'His legacy of passion, brilliance and kindness will continue to impact all who knew him.' No details regarding the cause of his death were immediately provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
