Multicare and Premera Team Up to Support Regional Healthcare

Multicare and Premera have partnered to support regional healthcare, with a focus on improving patient care and outcomes.

This collaboration brings together the expertise of Multicare's healthcare professionals with Premera's insurance expertise, creating a more seamless experience for patients.

The partnership aims to reduce healthcare costs and improve access to quality care for the communities they serve.

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A crisis was averted for thousands of Premera-insured patients who were on the verge of losing in-network access to MultiCare health providers. The new compensation deal keeps these patients' health care uninterrupted.

The deal affects those with a Premera commercial Individual Exchange Plan or a Medicare Advantage product. It's a significant relief for the approximately 103,000 individuals who would have been affected statewide.

MultiCare will be "fairly compensated" under the new agreement, according to Premera spokesperson Amanda Langsford. However, she declined to provide any details of the agreement.

The deal comes more than a week before the May 31 deadline, when all Premera-insured MultiCare patients would have had to either find new providers or pay large out-of-pocket costs.

Here's a list of the counties and facilities impacted by the deal:

These counties include various MultiCare clinics and facilities, such as Auburn Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, and Tacoma General Hospital.

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Premera Blue Cross members in Washington state have two weeks until a contract with MultiCare Health Systems expires, potentially removing their access to around 1,000 health care providers statewide.

Auburn, Covington, Olympia, Puyallup, Spokane, and Tacoma are just a few of the cities and counties where Premera members may lose access to MultiCare facilities, which include hospitals, urgent cares, and health clinics.

The affected MultiCare facilities include Auburn – MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, Covington – MultiCare Covington Medical Center, Olympia – MultiCare Capital Medical Center, Puyallup – MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, Spokane – MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, Spokane – MultiCare Valley Hospital, Spokane – Rockwood Clinic, Tacoma – MultiCare Allenmore Hospital, Tacoma – MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center, Tacoma – MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, and Yakima – MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital.

Premera members can still receive emergency care at MultiCare facilities, which is always covered at the in-network cost.

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Multicare Premera has expanded its services to 26 counties in Washington state, increasing access to quality healthcare for local communities.

In the Pacific Northwest, Premera's network has grown to include more than 1,700 primary care physicians and specialists, making it easier for patients to find care near their homes.

Premera's partnership with Multicare has resulted in improved patient outcomes and better healthcare coordination across the region.

Multicare's network of hospitals and clinics has been recognized for its high-quality care, with several facilities earning top ratings from the Leapfrog Group.

Multicare Premera's regional update highlights the importance of community-based care, with a focus on preventive services and early intervention.

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