Methodist, BlueCross BlueShield still at odds
Contract negotiations between Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee have failed leaving parents concerned about access to the specialized care the hospital provides. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
“The insurance company is really going to get out-flanked, from a PR standpoint, by the Methodist system. Who wants to see kids not get the health care they deserve?” Dr. John Rodney said.
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Jane Roberts
Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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