UnitedHealthcare Reaches Contact Deal with Ascension Wisconsin
Summary
UnitedHealthcare and Ascension Wisconsin reached a multiyear agreement that keeps Ascension in-network for UnitedHealthcare patients. This agreement covers various health plans, including employer-sponsored, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid plans, ensuring patients' continued access to Ascension's services in Wisconsin. The deal is effective immediately and retroactively covers any coverage gaps.Key Facts
- UnitedHealthcare and Ascension Wisconsin have reached a long-term deal.
- Ascension hospitals stay in UnitedHealthcare's network for Wisconsin patients.
- The agreement includes employer-sponsored, individual, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid plans.
- The deal was reached after negotiations failed to meet an October 1 deadline.
- It ensures no interruption in coverage for more than 1.7 million UnitedHealthcare members in Wisconsin.
- Ascension is a nonprofit Catholic health system with facilities in 16 states.
- UnitedHealthcare is also negotiating with Michigan's Bronson Healthcare regarding network agreements.
- The new agreement is meant to be affordable for both consumers and employers.
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