Régence

American  

[ree-juhns, rey-zhahns] / ˈri dʒəns, reɪˈʒɑ̃s /

adjective

(often lowercase)

1. noting or pertaining to the style of French furnishings and decoration of c1700–20, in which a transition occurs from the Baroque style of Louis XIV to the Rococo of Louis XV.

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Etymology

Origin of Régence

< French, Middle French < Medieval Latin rēgentia regency

Example Sentences

Michael Franz, the senior medical director of behavioral health for Regence BlueShield, wouldn’t share the specific rates the company provides to mental health practitioners but said rates have “increased significantly” since the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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He also wouldn’t share the comparative rates between behavioral health and medical and surgical services but said Regence is “really committed to parity.”

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We surveyed lists of therapists from four of the largest insurers in Washington — Premera Blue Cross, Regence BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare and Molina Healthcare — between July and September.

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Among Regence’s behavioral health providers, who spokesperson Ashley Bach said are contacted once per month by email, the response rate is only 10%.

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Regence and Premera spokespeople said they would support a national provider directory that could allow clinicians to update their information for payers in one place.

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