Blue Cross Blue Shield Tennessee is forcing providers out of their network all across Tennessee, meaning huge disruptions in life-saving medical care for patients with cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more. If Blue Cross Blue Shield Tennessee continues to remove doctors and health care providers from its network, people will no longer be able to afford to see their doctor. It will have catastrophic results for families across Tennessee.
Tennessee Lookout
“As someone well acquainted with our nation’s healthcare system, I can say that for all its complexities, it delivers groundbreaking, innovative treatments that are helping countless Americans overcome chronic illnesses and diseases like cancer, diabetes, and more.”
The Tennessee Star
“As a Tennessean, I was deeply concerned when I learned that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST), the largest healthcare provider in our state, is making drastic cuts to its network and limiting the care options available to its enrollees.”
Commercial Appeal
“This action by BCBST will have a direct impact on our patients, families, and communities throughout the Mid-South. It will affect our hospitals, emergency rooms, and clinics. These facilities support some of our state’s most underserved communities. Delivery of care in rural areas will be particularly affected, as rate cuts of this magnitude mean that smaller care facilities may have to close their doors”
Fox 13
“Turner is among tens of thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee members in the Mid-South, including many covered by TennCare, no longer in-network with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. “My concern is that if one of my grandsons get sick? All the specialists are at Le Bonheur,” Turner said. Blue Cross is demanding Methodist facilities either accept rate reductions or go out of network.”
Tennessee Lookout
“As someone well acquainted with our nation’s healthcare system, I can say that for all its complexities, it delivers groundbreaking, innovative treatments that are helping countless Americans overcome chronic illnesses and diseases like cancer, diabetes, and more.”
The Tennessee Star
“As a Tennessean, I was deeply concerned when I learned that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST), the largest healthcare provider in our state, is making drastic cuts to its network and limiting the care options available to its enrollees.”
Commercial Appeal
“This action by BCBST will have a direct impact on our patients, families, and communities throughout the Mid-South. It will affect our hospitals, emergency rooms, and clinics. These facilities support some of our state’s most underserved communities. Delivery of care in rural areas will be particularly affected, as rate cuts of this magnitude mean that smaller care facilities may have to close their doors”
Fox 13
“Turner is among tens of thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee members in the Mid-South, including many covered by TennCare, no longer in-network with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. “My concern is that if one of my grandsons get sick? All the specialists are at Le Bonheur,” Turner said. Blue Cross is demanding Methodist facilities either accept rate reductions or go out of network.”
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