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Mount Sinai-Anthem Negotiations Fail, 8,000 Appointments Canceled

3/5/2026

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Negotiations between Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield collapsed, leaving 8,000 canceled appointments and thousands of New York patients without in-network coverage.
Mount Sinai claims Anthem owes over $450 million for past care and sought a rate increase.
Anthem alleges Mount Sinai demanded a 50% hike.
Mount Sinai is pursuing a contract with the labor union 32BJ SEIU to maintain in-network rates for its members.

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Negotiations between Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield collapsed, leaving 8,000 canceled appointments and thousands of New York patients without in-network coverage.
Mount Sinai claims Anthem owes over $450 million for past care and sought a rate increase.
Anthem alleges Mount Sinai demanded a 50% hike.
Mount Sinai is pursuing a contract with the labor union 32BJ SEIU to maintain in-network rates for its members.