The following is a statement from Rhonda Perry, Chief Financial Officer for Central Georgia Health System, concerning our negotiations with Blue Cross Blue Shield:

Central Georgia Health System and Central Georgia Health Network are pleased to announce that we have signed an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield for our physicians, with a commitment from BCBS to sign the agreement for the hospitals by end of business today.

This assures that we are in network and business will continue as usual for each of our BCBS patients.  We are extremely pleased that their care will continue as usual with no interruptions. We are grateful to the community for their patience and understanding during this negotiation period. We will continue to provide world-class care for the patients in our region at the most affordable cost.