Although the parties are still negotiating, if an agreement isn’t reached by June 30 UnitedHealthcare members may not receive in-network care at University of Chicago Medical Center or from University of Chicago Physicians Group.
The hospital is warning that patients with UnitedHealthcare PPO plans may have to pay more and those with HMO plans will have to pay out-of-network rates if a new contract isn’t in place by the end of the month, according to the report.
Representatives for both sides declined the Chicago Tribune‘s request to comment on details of the disagreement; however UnitedHealthcare told the publication it “remains committed to working with University of Chicago officials on a new contract.”
More articles on payer issues:
All Children’s Hospital, UnitedHealthcare resolve contract dispute
CVS, Cigna launch consumer health program
Federal court denies UnitedHealth’s $58B Tricare protest, Molina names president of New Mexico branch & more — 15 payer key notes
At the Becker's 5th Annual Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, taking place November 2–3 in Chicago, payer executives and healthcare leaders will come together to discuss value-based care, regulatory changes, cost management strategies and innovations shaping the future of payer-provider collaboration. Apply for complimentary registration now.
