Sentara Breaks with Anthem Over Payment Dispute | Virginia Beach News

Sentara Health has severed ties with Anthem over a bitter payment dispute — Sentara demanded a 6.2% increase, Anthem offered a 1% cut. This isn’t just a corporate feud; it’s part of a nationwide healthcare crisis fueled by federal Medicare and Medicaid cuts, forcing providers into financial ruin. Sentara’s exec Aubrey Layne compares the strain to a natural disaster in scale and duration, warning of trillions in looming costs. While Anthem says they’re still negotiating and disappointed by the public fallout, the broader picture shows insurers and hospitals struggling under shrinking government funding and rising ACA premiums — and no easy fixes in sight. 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/fa1c8dc3a6539383