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Missouri’s Senate President has used a football analogy to indicate a deal has finally been reached between Columbia-based MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. MU Health Care’s 1,200 providers and seven hospitals have been out of Anthem’s commercial network since April 1, when the two sides failed to reach an agreement to renew the contracts. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) made a Facebook post on Friday, saying “touchdown” and saying we’ll learn details this week. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn discussed the issue this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that he believes MU Health Care will accept Anthem's offer this week. Mr. Faughn credits Anthem, UM System President Dr. Mun Choi and Pro Tem O'Laughlin for breaking the logjam. Mr. Faughn is in southern Missouri's Vernon County this morning. He also discussed Nevada, Missouri and former Missouri Lt. Governor Bill "Full-time" Phelps during the live interview with hosts Randy Tobler and