Indiana-based St. Francis, Anthem not cutting ties (yet)

Patients of St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers who are covered by Anthem insurance have received a reprieve, as both parties postponed a contract termination. After a weekend of intense discussions, both organizations reported that "significant progress in negotiations have taken place" and both hope to reach a deal "in the next few days," according to a news release. The contract was scheduled to terminate at midnight on November 2.