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Blue Cross Blue Shield says deep provider discounts and a new Phoenix Children’s agreement cut county plan costs

3144986 · April 29, 2025
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona reported network discounts that delivered $25.5 million in claimed savings for Mohave County’s Blue network in a 12‑month period and described a 3‑year Phoenix Children’s Hospital contract resolved in February 2025.

Rachel Martin, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s network lead for the public sector, briefed trustees on network performance for the most recent 12‑month period and said the carrier produced $25.5 million in network savings on roughly $39.7 million billed to Blue Cross. Martin reported an average allowed‑to‑billed discount of about 64.4 percent statewide and said Mohave County’s outpatient discounts were especially large: 62 percent on outpatient…

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