In a letter addressed to Ballad Health, North American Partners in Anesthesia states Cigna has informed American Anesthesiology of Tennessee, P.C. that it intends to terminate its contract.
The letter dated Dec. 19 states that Cigna intends to abruptly terminate the contract, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. The current agreement between Cigna and AATN expires on Dec. 31.
“We have been a proud member of the Cigna network in Tennessee for many years,” the letter states. “Unfortunately, Cigna has taken an aggressive and uncompromising approach, demanding unsustainable commercial rate reductions.”
North American Partners in Anesthesia is an independent physician group contracted to provide anesthesia services for both Holston Valley Medical Center and Indian Path Community Hospital in the Ballad Health network.