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Baylor Scott & White could terminate BlueCross BlueShield contract

ByAlex Egan May 8, 2024

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – BlueCross BlueShield of Texas gave notice about negotiations with Baylor Scott & White Health. According to a press release, BCBS was notified by the healthcare system that BSW will terminate physician and hospital agreements on July 1, 2024 unless the agreements are modified.

BCBS said if an agreement is not reached BSW doctors, hospitals, and facilities will no longer be in-network for its members.

BCBS said if an agreement is not reached doctors, hospitals, and other facilities will leave the following provider networks:

ParPlanBlue Choice PPOSMBlue EssentialsSMBlue PremierSMBlue Advantage HMOSMBlueHPN®Blue Cross Medicare Advantage (PPO)SMBlue Cross Medicare Advantage (HMO)SMMedicaid

KBTX has reached out to BSW for a statement regarding the negotiations. We will update this story when we receive it.

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Focus at Four: Texas A&M AgriLife office in Canadian discuss ‘huge loss’ after wildfire

ByDelaney Peden March 5, 2024

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Firefighters in the Panhandle have been battling wildfires since last week, and many of the fires are barely slowing down. The Smokehouse Creek Fire, now the largest wildfire in Texas history, is only 15% contained and has burned well over 1 million acres. This has affected many of the surrounding areas…

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Trick or Treat safety advice from Bryan Police

ByHeather Kovar October 30, 2023

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Halloween is Tuesday, so the fun doesn’t stop with the weekend. We have some safety reminders as you head out door to door with your kids in costume. KBTX spoke with Bryan Police spokesperson Kole Taylor who says if you have young kids, stay with them, remind others if they’re going…

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Registration deadline for The Big Event is quickly approaching

ByAlex Egan February 7, 2024

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The deadline to be registered for The Big Event is quickly approaching. The Big Event is the nation’s largest one-day student-led service event. Around 15,000 volunteers are expected to participate. “They’ll go do various jobs inside and outside of resident’s homes around Bryan-College Station,” Recruitment Executive Jacob DeLeon said. “Whether…

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Molly Maid raising money for domestic violence victims

ByCrystal Galny October 23, 2023

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Molly Maid of BCS is raising money for victims of domestic violence. Molly Maid of BCS is participating in its 12th Making A Difference Drive to raise funds for Phoebe’s Home, the local shelter assisting people affected by domestic violence. To participate, you can make a…

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From the Ground Up: Changing the perception of beef

ByFerrill Gibbs September 14, 2023

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Beef has received a bad rap in the past as an unhealthy food choice, says Shalene McNeill, a nutrition scientist and registered dietitian. Yet as research continues, she says that the perception of beef is changing for the better. She has helped to ensure the correct data is available to the…

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Taste of Aggieland to bring 40+ restaurants under one roof

ByCrystal Galny April 1, 2024

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Taste the best foods Bryan/College Station has to offer at the B/CS Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of Aggieland. There you’ll have the opportunity to sample over 40 restaurants in the Brazos Valley. Samples may include catering menu items, top menu favorites, beverages (non-alcoholic and alcoholic), new additions and more. There…

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