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TriHealth, UnitedHealthcare Face Contract Dispute Impacting Patients

1/3/2026

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TriHealth and UnitedHealthcare are in a contract dispute over payment rates, risking thousands of Tri-State patients losing in-network coverage.
TriHealth seeks fair reimbursement to support its population health model.
If no agreement is reached by December 31, patients may face higher costs, limited coverage, and potential provider changes.
UnitedHealthcare has approved continuity of care requests for patients in active treatment.
TriHealth's CEO expressed hope for a resolution.

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Story summary

TriHealth and UnitedHealthcare are in a contract dispute over payment rates, risking thousands of Tri-State patients losing in-network coverage.
TriHealth seeks fair reimbursement to support its population health model.
If no agreement is reached by December 31, patients may face higher costs, limited coverage, and potential provider changes.
UnitedHealthcare has approved continuity of care requests for patients in active treatment.
TriHealth's CEO expressed hope for a resolution.