we reported that<\/a> OBGYN Associates of Erie\u00a0requested to end their contract with Highmark, which would\u2019ve removed the provider from the network of several healthcare plans starting May 15.<\/p>\nA Highmark spokesperson told us that OBGYN Associates cited \u201csignificant\u201d rate increases paid to them for care to Highmark members, something the spokesperson said would raise costs for the entire community.<\/p>\n
In addition to obstetric and gynecological care, OBGYN Associates of Erie also includes Primary Care Associates and Podiatric Surgical Associates of Erie.<\/p>\n
The full statement from Highmark reads as follows:<\/p>\n
We are pleased to say that we have reached a new agreement with OBGYN Associates of Erie and the practice has rescinded its request to terminate from our networks.<\/p>\n
OBGYN Associates of Erie had initially requested to terminate from our networks effective May 15, 2026.<\/p>\n
With this new agreement, Highmark members can continue to access care at OBGYN Associates of Erie as an in-network provider.<\/p>\n
Highmark negotiated the new agreement on behalf of our members to keep access to care as affordable as possible.<\/p>\n
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