Baptist Health, Florida Blue contract expires Oct. 1; Here's what both are saying

Baptist Health, Florida Blue contract expires Oct. 1; Here's what both are saying

If a deal is not reached by Sept. 30, Baptist Health hospitals, physicians, and many other clinical locations will be out of network the next day.

Florida Blue Update Ongoing Contract Discussion with Baptist Health Jacksonville - Free Press of Jacksonville

August 30, 2024 –  Florida Blue: Relevant News Updates On Thursday, August 29, Florida Blue announced the expansion of the popular Florida Blue | Sanitas Medical Centers in Northeast Florida, with two new locations planned to open in January 2025. The two new centers will be located in Duclay and Windy Hill, and will serve members of all ages. You can find more on this exciting announcement here. This week, Florida Blue expanded its partnership…

Laser strikes threaten aircraft in Jacksonville - Jacksonville Today

Pilots flying in and out of Jacksonville International Airport have reported 65 laser strikes on their aircraft this year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The incidents follow an increase of 41% nationwide in 2023 over 2022, the FAA says. “Aiming a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety hazard that puts everyone on the plane and on the ground at risk,” said FAA administrator Michael Whitaker. “A laser strike can temporarily b…