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CHI St. Vincent and UnitedHealthcare End Reimbursement Standoff
A new multiyear agreement between the two ensures uninterrupted in-network care for 70,000 Arkansas patients. read more >
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Arkansas Heart Hospital Still Negotiating with UnitedHealthcare
In October, the hospital terminated its contract with UnitedHealthcare with a 180-day clause that has kept the Heart Hospital in network. The six-month period will end in April if an agreement is not reached. read more >
Baptist Health, UnitedHealthcare Reach Agreement
Baptist Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a multi-year agreement over reimbursement rates that kept the state’s largest health care provider out of the insurer’s network since Jan. 1. read more >
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St. Bernards Healthcare Faces Potential Out-of-Network Status with UnitedHealthcare
St. Bernards Healthcare of Jonesboro needs to reach an agreement with UnitedHealthcare by March 1 to stay in network. read more >
Baptist Health Battles UnitedHealthcare Over Reimbursement Rates
Baptist, the state’s largest health care provider, says it and other hospital groups have faced “unprecedented” costs to cover wages, supplies and pharmaceuticals since the pandemic, but has seen stingy reimbursement deals from insurers. read more >
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Baptist Health Out of Insurer’s Network
UnitedHealthcare said Baptist sought “double-digit price hikes that are neither affordable nor sustainable for families and employers across Arkansas.” read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Baptist Health Could Be Out of Insurer’s Network If Rate Impasse Continues
The state's largest health provider is the latest to battle UnitedHealthcare over reimbursement rates, which it says are among the lowest in the nation. read more >
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Conway Regional Reaches New Deal With UnitedHealthcare
The health system left the insurance company in July amid tough negotiations over reimbursement rates. read more >
Hospitals Question UnitedHealthcare’s Rates
Tough negotiations over reimbursement rates prompt another hospital to consider dropping UnitedHealthcare. read more >
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Quality Health Care Can Also Be Affordable (Letter to the Editor)
In December 2022, Conway Regional Health System and its associated physicians notified UnitedHealthcare of its intent to terminate its agreement effective July 1. read more >
Conway Regional: Just Seeking Near Parity (Letter to the Editor)
In December 2022, Conway Regional Health System and its associated physicians notified UnitedHealthcare of its intent to terminate its agreement effective July 1. read more >
Rate Impasse Could Push Conway Regional Out of Insurer’s Network
CEO Matt Troup said UnitedHealthcare is paying Conway Regional about 50% less than hospitals in the market for in-patient procedures “and on the outpatient side, it’s even more dramatic.” read more >
by Mark Friedman -
UnitedHealth Offers Virtual Health Plan With Lower Premium
One insurance carrier is offering employers in the Little Rock area a virtual health care plan that touts a premium price that’s about 15% lower than traditional benefit plans. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Delta Will Charge Unvaccinated Workers $200 More A Month
Delta Air Lines will charge employees on the company health plan $200 a month if they fail to get vaccinated against COVID-19. read more >
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Mindfulness May Be the Answer (Chris Martland Commentary)
Employers who foster a workplace culture that prioritizes well-being, including mindfulness programs, can help their employees cope with challenging times whether at work or at home. read more >
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Stuck in the Middle: Regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers
A special legislative session starting Tuesday is expected to result in deep-red Arkansas becoming the first state to license and regulate pharmacy benefit managers. read more >
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St. Bernards, UnitedHealthcare Announce Network Relationship
St. Bernards Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare have established a new network relationship. read more >
Sparks Health System, UnitedHealthcare Renew Network Relationship
Sparks Health System and UnitedHealthcare have renewed their network relationship, ensuring that Fort Smith-area residents enrolled in UnitedHealthcare commercial and Medicare health plans have continued access to Sparks Health System’s hospital and its facilities. read more >
UnitedHealthcare Announces Partnership With Aledade
UnitedHealthcare on Monday announced its partnership with national accountable care organization Aledade to provide high-quality care to Medicare Advantage members through its network of primary care doctors in Arkansas. read more >
CHI St. Vincent, UnitedHealthcare Reach Coverage Agreement
After months of negotiations, CHI St. Vincent and UnitedHealthcare announced that they have reached an agreement. read more >
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