UnitedHealthcare in the news

Lee Health and UnitedHealthcare are in an escalating contract dispute.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and UnitedHealthcare are in a contract dispute that could lead to SMHCS being out-of-network for UHC Medicare Advantage members by January 1, 2027.

A 73-year-old UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage member faces the termination of her plan in 2027, risking significant out-of-pocket costs and penalties if she fails to act on the non-renewal notice.

UnitedHealthcare launched a webpage to address the ongoing coverage dispute with Lee Health, claiming Lee Health is using patients as leverage and that UnitedHealthcare is seeking to negotiate an agreement.

UnitedHealthcare alleges Lee Health is using patients as leverage in contract disputes after the hospital system terminated renewal negotiations.

UnitedHealthcare launched an FAQ page addressing its contract dispute with Lee Health, as Lee Health plans to exit the insurer's network in 2027, impacting about 50,000 patients.

UnitedHealthcare mistakenly informed patients via letter that eight doctors, including two in Minnesota, were dead, later issuing corrections and apologizing for the error.

UnitedHealthcare answers common questions regarding open enrollment to assist individuals in understanding their health plan options.

Police bodycam footage reveals the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, where officers found evidence linking him to the crime.

UnitedHealth is discontinuing Medicare Advantage plans for 390,000 members in 2027, following a 2026 withdrawal from plans covering 600,000 members, despite management's claims of competitive benefits amidst broker reports of deep cuts.

Newly unsealed police body camera footage details the arrest of Luigi Mangione, who fatally shot United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, revealing his questioning, the use of a fake ID, and the discovery of the murder weapon and a "manifesto" in his backpack.

UnitedHealthcare mistakenly sent letters to patients claiming their doctors had died, leading to confusion and an apology from the insurer.

Some UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans will no longer be in-network at Providence facilities in Washington and Oregon starting January 1st due to funding pressures.

UnitedHealthcare mistakenly sent letters to patients stating that Edina ophthalmologist Dr. Richard Johnston was dead, causing patient distress and administrative complications for his clinic.

UnitedHealthcare will emphasize $0-premium health maintenance organization and special-needs plans in its 2027 Medicare portfolio, ahead of the open enrollment period on October 15.

Legacy Health and UnitedHealthcare struck a multiyear deal, allowing 66,000 Oregonians to maintain in-network access to Legacy doctors and hospitals.

Avina Women's Care and UnitedHealthcare finalized a multiyear agreement, ensuring Avina providers remain in-network for UnitedHealthcare employer-sponsored health plan members in central Ohio.

Norman Regional Health System and UnitedHealthcare have reached an agreement ensuring continued in-network services for policyholders.

UnitedHealthcare and Norman Regional Health System renewed their network agreement, ensuring continued in-network access for several UnitedHealthcare plans.

Hunter has been named president of UnitedHealthcare, tasked with modernizing the insurer's operations amidst leadership changes and a push for Medicare Advantage profit recovery.