How many of the hospitals in New York and nearby states are currently in the network? What about nationwide?
Currently, 100% of acute care/general hospitals in the states of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont are in the network. In the state of Pennsylvania, 99% of acute care/general hospitals are in the network. In the state of New Jersey, 89% of acute care/general hospitals are in the network. Approximately 92% of acute care/general hospitals nationwide are in the network. Empire BCBS does not negotiate the participation of hospitals outside of New York State. That is done by the local Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans and we are provided access to the discounted rates through reciprocity agreements between the Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans.
