MAINE, USA — Northern Light Health announced Friday that its contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem) is ending.

The Maine healthcare system sent a letter to Anthem's leadership detailing its concerns it has experienced since beginning negotiations months ago, according to a news release from Northern Light Health.

"The letter, in part, explained that Anthem's decision to withhold interim payments for services provided and a cumbersome prior authorization process were leading to unnecessary difficulties for patient care delivery at Northern Light Health," the release said.

The release claimed Anthem has not been active in negotiation talks regarding payment for medical services.

"It is unfortunate that Anthem has decided not to focus its efforts on engaging in productive di

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