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Healthcare Dispute Threatens Oklahoma City Patients' Coverage

2/8/2026

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A dispute between Integris Health and United Healthcare may leave Oklahoma City patients without in-network care.
The negotiation deadline is February 7.
Lashawn Pryor, a United Healthcare policyholder, was shocked by Integris's warning about potential out-of-network status.
Integris says United Healthcare pays under 85% of agreed rates, while United Healthcare contends Integris's requested 20% price increase would make the system the most expensive in the city.

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A dispute between Integris Health and United Healthcare may leave Oklahoma City patients without in-network care.
The negotiation deadline is February 7.
Lashawn Pryor, a United Healthcare policyholder, was shocked by Integris's warning about potential out-of-network status.
Integris says United Healthcare pays under 85% of agreed rates, while United Healthcare contends Integris's requested 20% price increase would make the system the most expensive in the city.