Northern Light Health and Anthem have agreed on a contract.

The deal, announced late Wednesday in a joint statement, ends months of contentious negotiations centered on reimbursement rates.

The agreement means that Northern Light Health hospitals, clinics and providers will be in-network for roughly 30,000 patients covered by Anthem.

"Throughout the negotiations we kept our patients’ needs at the forefront, and we will continue to advocate for them and the communities we serve,” said R. Guy Hudson, president and CEO of Northern Light Health.

“Anthem is deeply committed to ensuring Mainers have broad access to the care they need at prices they can afford,” said Denise McDonough, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine.

Officials said specific details are not being relea

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