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Regence Patients Stranded as Salem Health Talks Fail

2/21/2025

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Regence patients are left in a lurch as negotiations with Salem Health collapse, cutting them off from in-network care since December 31. After 29 meetings, the CFO announced the talks' end, leaving patients vulnerable to steep out-of-pocket expenses. Thankfully, federal laws offer some relief for emergency and specialized care, with Salem Health now scrutinizing bills for compliance.

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Story summary

Regence patients are left in a lurch as negotiations with Salem Health collapse, cutting them off from in-network care since December 31. After 29 meetings, the CFO announced the talks' end, leaving patients vulnerable to steep out-of-pocket expenses. Thankfully, federal laws offer some relief for emergency and specialized care, with Salem Health now scrutinizing bills for compliance.