In Idaho, an insurer says healthcare costs may rise after hospital taps Congress’ billing tool

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 1,576

Last Updated: 1 day, 5 hours ago

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Months after one of Idaho’s largest health insurers asked the state for help with unusual billing practices by a North Idaho hospital, the insurer is still waiting for assistance.

Blue Cross argues that Post Falls ER & Hospital is out-of-network for health insurers and instead relies heavily on a new arbitration process created by Congress. And the insurer argues the hospital’s methods are driving up the cost of healthcare — with the hospital being …

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