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LCMC Health, UnitedHealthcare Reach Deal for 30,000 Patients

11/1/2025

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LCMC Health and UnitedHealthcare reached a verbal agreement to keep in-network coverage at LCMC facilities in New Orleans.
The contract extension lasts until November 7.
Dr. Walter Lane, a healthcare economist, says the dispute stems from rising hospital costs and Medicare cuts.
The agreement covers about 30,000 patients across eight hospitals, including University Medical Center and Touro.
LCMC warned that without an agreement, patients would need to reschedule upcoming treatments.

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LCMC Health and UnitedHealthcare reached a verbal agreement to keep in-network coverage at LCMC facilities in New Orleans.
The contract extension lasts until November 7.
Dr. Walter Lane, a healthcare economist, says the dispute stems from rising hospital costs and Medicare cuts.
The agreement covers about 30,000 patients across eight hospitals, including University Medical Center and Touro.
LCMC warned that without an agreement, patients would need to reschedule upcoming treatments.