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Star Valley Health and Cigna Reach Agreement to Restore In-Network Access for Patients

The following is a press release from Star Valley Health Star Valley Health is pleased to announce that it has reached a new agreement with Cigna, effective December 15, 2025, that will restore in-network access for Cigna members across Star…

Star Valley Health reports changes to the insurance marketplace

Changes continue in the insurance industry as noted in the North Lincoln Hospital District Board of Directors meeting in October. As reported to the board, several insurance companies are opting to leave or reduce coverage in Wyoming. The board also…

Star Valley Health and Vitalant join forces for Community Wellness Fair

  Provided by Star Valley Health Star Valley Health and blood services provider Vitalant will host a community wellness fair and blood drive at the Afton Civic Center on October 13. Blood donors can donate from 2-5:30 p.m. and the…

Star Valley Health files lawsuit against billing company

• SVI has reached out to Star Valley Health for comment. Star Valley Health has filed a lawsuit against Change Healthcare Solutions (CHS) a billing company they have used in the past,  for a sum of $2.5 million according to…

“Be okay talking about it”: Cassie Clinger Moon continues her mission of suicide awareness

The public is invited to join Cassie Clinger Moon for the Suicide Awareness Walk on Saturday, September 27 at Intermittent Spring. The walk is easy enough for children and families to participate, and provides a special opportunity to remember loved…

Mountain West Orthopedics expanding to Diamondville/Kemmerer

Star Valley Health will continue offering orthopedic and pain management health care services in Kemmerer/Diamondville and southwest Wyoming at a new location. Mountain West Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, a service of Star Valley Health will open in late September. Mike…

Star Valley Health Board Meeting recap

    By John Little, SVI Media Star Valley Health is navigating staffing challenges and sweeping federal healthcare changes, but hospital leaders said their financial position is improving overall. A few months after an accounting error cost the hospital $3.5…

Alpine Fire responds to head-on in Snake River Canyon

According to information provided by the Alpine Fire Department, the AFD responded to the call of a collision between a semi truck and a pickup near the Lincoln County line on US 89 in the Snake River Canyon. A road…

Star Valley Health provides update on accounting and EMS

  A $3.5 million shortfall at Star Valley Health in the past two months was related to accounting procedures, CEO Dan Orydna explained in an update interview, carried on SVI’s Weekday Wake-Up program. “To make sure that there’s accuracy, the…