NewsThe Miami HurricaneAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade
UHealth and UnitedHealthcare reach agreement to maintain in-network status
University of Miami Health System and UnitedHealthcare finalized a contract agreement on July 31, 2026, ensuring that UHealth doctors and hospitals remain in-network for UnitedHealthcare members. The agreement follows 14 months of negotiations between the two organizations.
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The agreement determines whether patients with UnitedHealthcare insurance plans can continue to see UHealth providers at rates, though the article notes some Medicare patients remain excluded from the coverage.
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organizationThe Miami Hurricane“The news outlet reporting on the contract negotiations.”organizationMemorial Healthcare System“Alternative provider suggested by UHC for PCN members.”organizationUnitedHealthcare“Reached an agreement with UHealth while terminating the Preferred Care Network c”organizationSylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center“A prominent UHealth institution where patients may face high out-of-pocket costs”organizationUniversity of Miami Health System“Negotiated a new contract with UnitedHealthcare.”organizationMount Sinai Medical Center“Alternative provider suggested by UHC for PCN members.”personJoanna Palmer“Executive director of media relations and medical communications for UHealth.”