Bryan, TX (November 8, 2011) – Yesterday, St. Joseph notified Scott and White Health Plan of its intent not to renew a hospital services contract that expires April 30, 2012. This decision comes after much discussion among physicians and St. Joseph board members, as well as analysis completed following Scott & White’s announcement to build a local hospital.
On August 31, Scott & White Health Plan leaders allowed their in-network provider contract with St. Joseph’s physician medical group, St. Joseph Physician Associates (SJPA), to expire. This means more than 50 St. Joseph physicians and specialists are now out-of-network for people with Scott & White insurance.
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