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OhioHealth and Anthem extend contract negotiations into August, hope to reach agreement

Coverage for OhioHealth patients under Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has been extended as contract negotiations continue between the two heavy hitters in Ohio health care. More on OhioHealth, Anthem : OhioHealth patients covered by Anthem could lose coverage on Aug. 1 OhioHealth, the largest health system in Ohio and Anthem, one of the largest health insurance providers in the country, announced earlier this month that patients would be out of network with OhioHealth if they couldn't reach an agreement by July 31. That deadline has now been extended to Aug. 15. Representatives from both entities told The Dispatch that they are hopeful a deal will be reached before the new deadline. "We are continuing to provide care for our patients who are covered by Anthem and are optimistic we will have a new contract signed before the contract extension expires," a spokesperson for OhioHealth said in an emailed statement. A spokesperson for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said they are "optimistic we will reach an agreement before that date." "Anthem members should continue to seek care at OhioHealth as they have in the past," the spokesperson said in an emailed statement. More information can and updates can be found on both the OhioHealth and Anthem websites. Medical business and health care reporter Samantha Hendrickson can be reached at shendrickson@ This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: OhioHealth, Anthem agree to new deadline for contract negotiations Solve the daily Crossword