In Idaho, an insurer says health care costs may rise after hospital taps Congress’s billing tool

In Idaho, an insurer says healthcare costs may rise after hospital taps Congress’ billing tool

Blue Cross of Idaho held Idaho's contract for government employee health insurance since 2004. (Photo courtesy of Blue Cross of Idaho)Months after one of Idaho’s largest health insurers asked the state for help with unusual billing practices by a North Idaho hospital, the insurer is still waiting for assistance.  Blue Cross argues that Post Falls ER & Hospital is out-of-network for health insurers and instead relies heavily on a new arbitration …

In Idaho, an insurer says health care costs may rise after hospital taps Congress’s billing tool

Months after one of Idaho’s largest health insurers asked the state for help with unusual billing practices by a North Idaho hospital, the insurer is still waiting for assistance. Blue Cross argues that Post Falls ER & Hospital is out-of-network…