Naples, FL., September 16, 2024 Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) invites the public to attend an open house on Tuesday, September 17, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Telford Auditorium to discuss the ongoing contract negotiations between NCH and Florida Blue. NCH is seeking fair reimbursement from the insurance company to cover the rising cost of patient care and preserve local access to doctors and vital services for families across Southwest Florida.
During this open house, NCH leadership will provide updates on the current negotiations and address concerns regarding continuity of care for established patients with qualifying conditions as well as other potential changes that could impact patients with Florida Blue insurance. Florida Blue earned over $14 billion in the first six months of last year, but despite these substantial earnings, negotiations have been ongoing for months, with NCH asking for equitable reimbursement to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care to the community. NCH is reimbursed up to 40% less than other healthcare facilities in our region despite the nearly identical costs to provide those services.
“Our goal is to protect our patients and ensure that we can continue providing them with the care they need,” said Matthew Stacell, NCH Chief Performance Improvement Officer. “We’ve been trying to work with Florida Blue for months to reach a fair agreement, but with the September 30 deadline approaching, time is running out before NCH may be forced out of network for Florida Blue members.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how they can help ensure NCH doctor remain in network, as well as have an opportunity to ask questions and receive direct answers from NCH leadership, ensuring transparency and clarity on how this situation could impact healthcare access for the community.
**Event Details**
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Telford Auditorium, NCH Downtown Baker Hospital, 350 7th St. N, Naples
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