Jefferson Health, the largest health system in the Philadelphia area, is out of network for those who have CIGNA insurance through their employers after two parties I didn't agree to the new contractJefferson said in an online announcement on Saturday.
“We understand that this news can raise concerns and want to reassure patients that we are committed to providing high quality care. We continue to negotiate in good faith with Cigna to reach a fair and sustainable resolution for our patients, providers and communities,” said a statement from Jefferson.
Cigna did not respond to email comments requests.
Jefferson denounced the economics deadlock. Cigna's fees have increased by about 3% since 2020, but the wages paid to healthcare workers have increased by about 20% over the same period, he said. “With rising costs of labor, medical supplies and operations, it is unsustainable to continue at rates below these markets,” Jefferson said.
Cigna has 38,000 people in the Philadelphia-area Medicare Advantage Plan, according to federal government data. Those with these plans, who rely on Jefferson's doctors, will not be affected by Saturday's announcement.
It is not uncommon for contract consultations between insurance companies and healthcare systems to go to the wire. Last month, Mainline Health warned that patients could go out of the network with Cygna; Last minute deal reached Regarding the new multi-year contract.
The health system will be out of the network, but then a new contract will be reached. Tower Health Hospital and the doctors were Cigna members' network for four months last year Until you reach a new contract.
