3. Appeal arguments will begin March 24, 2017. The companies’ merger agreement expires April 30, 2017. Cigna declined to extend the merger agreement past that deadline. 4. The AMA wrote a letter to ...

4. Anthem needs a decision in its appeal case by April 30, 2017. Cigna can withdraw from the deal anytime past that date. More articles on coding, billing and collections: AHCA puts $370B in Medicaid ...

The D.C. circuit court has expedited Anthem’s appeal of the merger’s block, and will hear oral arguments for the case March 24.

Allegheny Health Network is warning that most Cigna members won't have in-network access to its physicians and facilities unless a new agreement can be reached by the end of the month.