UHC contract dispute with UT Health East Texas threatens patient network

More than 50,000 patients could lose in-network access to UT Health East Texas facilities if the system and UnitedHealthcare do not reach a new contract agreement. The contract is set to expire soon. Practices in the region that refer to UT Health East Texas should prepare for potential patient inquiries and coverage changes. Billers should verify UHC patients' network status for scheduled procedures at these facilities and be ready to discuss out-of-network implications or assist with prior authorizations for alternative sites if needed.