{"id":1007204,"date":"2026-08-17T20:38:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T20:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1007204\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T20:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T20:38:12","slug":"jackson-hospital-bcbs-alabama-sign-new-reimbursement-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1007204\/","title":{"rendered":"Jackson Hospital, BCBS Alabama sign new reimbursement agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA<\/a>) – Jackson Hospital President and CEO John Quinlivan confirmed Monday that the hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama have officially signed a new agreement in which the financially-troubled hospital will get higher reimbursement rates from the insurer.<\/p>\n

Jackson, which remains in bankruptcy proceedings, employs about 1,800 people and serves patients across the River Region.<\/p>\n

Jackson and BCBS Alabama, in early July, announced a \u201cverbal\u201d agreement<\/b><\/a>. Quinlivan said the agreement that was signed did not give Jackson everything that it wanted, but that it was an improvement to what it previously had. <\/p>\n

Exact numbers were not released.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is pleased Jackson Hospital will remain open and continue serving the Montgomery community and River Region.<\/p>\n

For months, Blue Cross has worked with hospital leadership and other stakeholders to keep their doors open and provide patients access to the care they need. Throughout this process, our focus has remained on supporting our members and the community.<\/p>\n

We appreciate the efforts of all parties involved in reaching this outcome and look forward to continuing our partnership in support of the health and well-being of our customers, the River Region and Alabamians.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Jackson has previously received financial commitments from city, county and state governments.<\/p>\n

After the announcement, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement about the developments.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOnly weeks away from its 80thanniversary, Jackson Hospital is reborn today stronger and ever more committed to delivering the most trusted medical care to the Capital City and River Region. <\/p>\n

Jackson Hospital\u2019s agreement to emerge from bankruptcy and keep its doors open to offer a wide range of care, including emergency services, is the direct result of a resolute partnership between state and local officials and hospital leadership. <\/p>\n

I want to personally thank Jackson Healthcare CEO Rick Jackson for his commitment to preserving this historic lifeline that so many depend upon every day.\u00a0 This agreement to save Jackson Hospital is monumental good news for Montgomery and all of Central Alabama!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This is a developing story. Continue checking back for updates.<\/p>\n

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