MAINE, USA — Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield continue to struggle to reach a deal on reimbursement rates as mediation efforts stall , leaving the primary care for 30,000 Mainers in the balance.

The two companies have been attempting to reach a deal for months and have been struggling to find a compromise. After talks ceased last month , the two agreed to mediation , but Wednesday night Anthem made it clear they were not continuing as planned.

“For the second time in two months, Northern Light Health has walked away from negotiations with Anthem, including abandoning the mediation process we both agreed to,” a spokesperson for Anthem shared in a statement. “We are disappointed but remain open to further discussions and compromise.”

But Northern Light dispute

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