Christus Health System has reached an agreement with Cigna insurance that keeps Christus doctors, hospitals and other facilities in Cigna’s network. A dispute over proposed hikes in fees paid for health care services led Christus to end its contract with Connecticut-based Cigna in March.
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Christus Health System renews relationship with Cigna health insurance
By Longview News-Journal
| April 19, 2019
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