One of the specialty groups that will no longer receive coverage is orthopedic surgery; the insurer decided to end its relationship with the specialists after failing to reach an agreement on reimbursement rates. The payer plans to develop new relationships with other off-post providers to deliver specialty care.
Through a spokesperson, Samaritan said Humana Military required a discount from the rate established by Congress, and Samaritan Medical Practice said it couldn’t accept a rate reduction.
The decision affected 10 of Samaritan Medical Practice’s 45 specialists.
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