Erlanger Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a new agreement, allowing patients within the insurance provider’s network to maintain in-network access to hospitals and providers within the Erlanger system.
“We aim to uphold Erlanger’s longstanding commitment to our community to provide high-quality, compassionate care,” Erlanger Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jensen Hyde said in a news release. “To do that, we must regularly negotiate and establish mutually beneficial contracts with our insurance company partners.”
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Hyde said the hospital is pleased to have reached a new agreement, ensuring patients’ access to care.
The agreement was reached before the initial contract was set to expire April 15, so patient care can continue without interruption, according to the release. Patients are encouraged to continue scheduling and attending their appointments as usual.