Arkansas Healthcare Deal Countdown | Little Rock News

Healthcare coverage in Arkansas hangs in the balance as CHI St. Vincent and Blue Cross Blue Shield race against time to finalize their contract — with thousands of patients watching nervously for potential out-of-network costs. The state insurance department urges calm, noting past negotiations have usually resolved before patient impacts occur, citing last year’s Conway and Batesville standoff with United as a similar precedent. Everyone’s hoping they reach an agreement before care access slips through the cracks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3986169206fa0651