Mount Sinai, UnitedHealthcare End Dispute with New Multiyear Contract

The agreement restores in-network access for UnitedHealthcare members to Mount Sinai’s hospitals and doctors, avoiding significant disruptions in care.

• Mount Sinai Health System and UnitedHealthcare have resolved their contract dispute, ensuring Mount Sinai’s hospitals and doctors remain in UnitedHealthcare’s network.
• The agreement comes days before Mount Sinai-affiliated doctors were due to be removed from the network, affecting tens of thousands of New Yorkers.
• The deal is described as a multiyear contract that includes employer-sponsored and individual plans, including the Oxford Health Plan.
• Negotiations were contentious, with Mount Sinai seeking higher reimbursement rates to match payments to other leading hospital systems.
• The resolution is seen as a victory for both parties, providing stability and continued access to care for patients.

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