On Tuesday morning, medical system Providence and insurer Aetna released a joint statement that Providence will again be accepted as an in-network provider.
Weeks ago, Aetna had sent its insured members notices that Providence would be dropped Sept. 1.
The two companies have "have reached a multi-year agreement that keeps hospitals and doctors in the Providence family of organizations in Washington state in network for Aetna members," the joint statement on Sept. 3 says.
