By: Camillia Lanham
As of July 16, Central Coast residents insured by Anthem Blue Cross lost in-network coverage at French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, and Marian Medical Regional Center in Santa Maria, which are part of the nonprofit Dignity Health system.
“Dignity Health and Anthem Blue Cross have been negotiating new contracts in good faith for six months,” Dignity Health Medical Foundation President/CEO Dr. Robert Quinn said in a statement emailed in response to questions from New Times. “We remain in active discussions and hope to reach a responsible new agreement soon that will protect patients’ access to the care they need.”