Blue Shield / Community Medical Centers Out-of-Network Dispute Disrupts Fresno FQHC Referrals
Community Medical Centers, Fresno's largest hospital system, remains out-of-network for Blue Shield members as of April 2026 — disrupting specialty referral pathways for FQHCs including Clinica Sierra Vista, United Health Centers, and CHCCC whose Blue Shield patients now face access gaps or must travel to St. Agnes or Valley Children's.
FQHC care coordinators report increased administrative burden navigating the disruption.
Primary source
Blue Shield of CaliforniaAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, April 1). Blue Shield / Community Medical Centers Out-of-Network Dispute Disrupts Fresno FQHC Referrals. Primary source: Blue Shield of California. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/blue-shield-cmc-fresno-out-of-network-april-2026
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