State Sen. Butch Miller, R-Gainesville, and the State Rep. Terry England, R-Auburn, had planned to attend the hearing and welcomed the agreement. “At this point, the parties are on the final language with regard to a handful of points. Both sides are working diligently and resolutely to finalize an agreement,” NGHS and Anthem said in a statement. Over the past 68 years, NGHS has grown as a result of the growth of Northeast Georgia, and partnerships like this are an integral part of this success. Our goal is always to have fair agreements like these that provide our patients with the coverage they need and to ensure that they receive quality health care close to home. Miller and England said in a statement that “the goal is to reach an agreement by 1 January with thousands of Georgians who could be overwhelmed by the ongoing conflict.” Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield are pleased to have reached a new agreement with the Northeast Georgian Health System (NGHS). Thus, [their] members again have access to all NGHS hospitals and doctors in their plans. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan of Georgia, Inc.

NGHS agreed to honor in-network rates for Anthem patients by December 31, with a loss of approximately $10 million per month. When the agreement was not reached until January 1, Patients with Anthem became in line with most NGHS facilities. The new contract was signed on January 6. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have announced an agreement for a new contract covering the care offered by NGHS Anthem to members of the Commercial Health Plan (sponsored by employers). In the publication, Anthem officials welcomed the new agreement, which they said would promote quality, accessibility and accessibility for their customers. The Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem have reached an agreement that will keep health care system members in the network with Anthem`s commercial health plan. The two sides had been negotiating for nearly a year and their five-year contract expired on September 30. Two members of the Georgia General Assembly, who insisted that the two sides reach an agreement, said they were pleased with today`s announcement. “I am pleased to announce a new multi-year agreement that restores network access for patients at all NGHS sites – including all northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) hospitals, the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, the Heart Center of NGMC-Praxen, the Urgent Care Center and more,” said Steve McNeilly, vice president of managed care at NGHS. “Negotiations are complex and we recognize that they are often frustrating for members.

We appreciate the support and patience of our community. Miller and England had a public hearing at the Dez.