Florida Blue, Baptist Health reach deal in principle

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Action News Jax’s Ben Becker has learned from sources that Florida Blue and Baptist Health have reached a deal in principle.

A deal or agreement in principle is considered to be an informal deal, or a stepping stone to a formal contract.

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This comes just hours before the current contract between the insurance provider and health care provider expired.

We’re expecting a joint statement from Florida Blue and Baptist Health at some point this evening.

This is a breaking news story. We are working to get the details and will have the latest updates as soon as they become available.

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