SEATTLE – Harrison Medical Center, a part of CHI Franciscan Health, and Regence BlueShield today announced an agreement on a new contract providing Regence members access to all local health care services at Harrison Medical Center and Harrison HealthPartners at in-network rates. Regence BlueShield and Harrison Medical Center were previously without a contract since August 22, 2014. The new agreement, which becomes effective Feb. 15, is a win-win for residents of Kitsap County and the Olympic Peninsula.

“We are extremely pleased that we have been able to come to an agreement with Regence BlueShield on a new contract,” said David Schultz, president of Harrison Medical Center. “This contract affords our patients continued access to all the providers and services Harrison Medical Center has to offer and at the same time provides for the continued financial success of both organizations.”

“Today’s agreement with CHI Franciscan Health ensures that Regence members will have access and choice as they seek quality care at an affordable price for themselves and their families,” said Don Antonucci, president of Regence BlueShield. “We’re pleased to have come to an agreement that benefits our members in Kitsap County and the Olympic Peninsula.”

Founded in 1918, Harrison Medical Center has evolved from a small community hospital into the region’s busiest medical center. Harrison serves patients in Kitsap, North Mason, Clallam and Jefferson counties. Harrison Medical Center affiliated with CHI Franciscan Health 2013, joining one of Puget Sound’s largest health care systems.

Founded in 1917, Regence and affiliated companies employ nearly 1,800 Washingtonians across the state. Additionally, Regence and its Washington employees contributed over $734,000 to nonprofits in 2014 in support of the causes they believe in and the communities where we live and work.