Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Ascension Texas hospitals face contract negotiations that may affect in-network status in 2026, impacting patient coverage and costs amid rising healthcare expenses.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas' Blue Advantage HMO will leave the Southwestern Health Resources network in 2026, impacting Marketplace enrollees and provider options in North Texas.

Contract negotiations between TriHealth and UnitedHealthcare risk disrupting coverage for 80,000 Cincinnati patients, with ongoing care and employer costs at stake. Learn about the reimbursement dispute and market impact.