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Spokane County residents may lose doctors in Multi Care-Premera dispute
19+ hour, 35+ min ago (219+ words) SPOKANE " Thousands of people in Spokane County could be searching for new doctors this summer as Multi Care Health and Premera Blue Cross remain locked in contract negotiations. Multi Care served a contract termination notice to Premera that would go…...
HEALTH INSURANCE COST
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (98+ words) kxly. com Local news coverage from KXLY+ TX: ZOO PREPARES FOR WINTER WEATHER MO: COLD WEATHER INCREASES DEMAND AT SHELTER MD: MARYLANDERS SHOVEL OUT AHEAD OF DEEP FREEZE Manufactured home park owners sue over Washington cap on rent increases Senator Patty…...
Healthcare tax credits set to expire
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (119+ words) KXLY. com Local news coverage from KXLY+ WATCH: 4 News Now Special Edition - December 31, 2025 "A dry and quiet start to 2026, but a wintry mix is on the way late New Year's Day - Kris Zootopia 2 is Disney's highest grossing animated film Washington's…...
Ritzville hospital reveals two-part plan to prevent closure
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (532+ words) RITZVILLE, Wash. " An eastern Washington hospital's two-part plan to prevent bankruptcy and closure could make state history, but its success depends on securing both financial relief and government approval before time runs out. East Adams Rural Healthcare in Ritzville is…...
108 jobs on the line as hospital reveals survival plan tonight
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (337+ words) RITZVILLE, Wash. " Adams County Public Hospital District commissioners will present their plan to save East Adams Rural Healthcare from closure at a commissioner's meeting tonight. For 108 workers like Nancy Gutierrez, tonight's 5: 30 p. m. meeting at Legion Hall in Ritzville could determine whether…...
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies. Here's what's at stake for Americans
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (890+ words) The Senate is heading toward a high-stakes health care vote on Thursday that could shape insurance costs for more than 20 million Americans. NEW YORK " When senators voted on rival health bills Thursday, they had two chances to address expiring COVID-era…...
Regence Blue Shield dropping Kootenai Health from network unless new agreement reached
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (132+ words) COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- People insured by Regence Blue Shield should expect higher costs if they go to Kootenai Health and Kootenai Clinic next year." The insurer announced it did not reach an agreement with the healthcare group and Kootenai Health…...
Kootenai Health, Regence Blue Shield negotiate contract as thousands face healthcare coverage uncertainty
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho " Thousands of patients in North Idaho face uncertainty about their healthcare coverage as Kootenai Health negotiates with Regence Blue Shield. More than 11, 000 Regence Blue Shield members will receive letters explaining that Kootenai Health would be out-of-network if…...
Ritzville hospital faces closure as financial crisis deepens
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (342+ words) RITZVILLE, Wash. " East Adams Rural Healthcare in Ritzville owes more than $10 million and may close or file bankruptcy in the next few months. The hospital's closure would put 108 jobs at risk and leave residents without nearby emergency care. "We are…...
Hospital commissioners address community over massive debt crisis
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (403+ words) RITZVILLE, Wash. " Hospital commissioners faced a packed room of concerned community members and staff at a town hall on Saturday, revealing the financial chaos threatening East Adams County Rural Healthcare Hospital's future. Previous Coverage - Ritzville hospital faces closure as financial…...