When asked about contract disputes with healthcare providers during a Jan. 12, 2024 earnings call, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had this to say: “Any disruption for our consumers is too much. They come to rely on an in-network provider relationship, they have a coverage expectation from their health plan. So, we obviously want to avoid…
If you’re a stockholder of the UnitedHealth Group, life is good. The stock price has doubled in the past five years, jumping from $250 to $513. That’s a 105% increase — something every investor would like to see. Some analysts predict that the stock may jump 31% in the next year and increase more than…
The news that UnitedHealthcare has kicked a leading anesthesia provider out of network is even more concerning when you consider that Florida is facing a severe shortage of anesthesiologists. Physician recruiting websites indicate that there are more than 1,000 unfilled job openings for anesthesiologists and certified nurse anesthetists in Florida. Florida currently ranks near the…
As part of its quest to rake in record profits, UnitedHealthcare continues to reduce the number of physicians in its network by terminating agreements with trusted healthcare providers. Among the latest victims: American Anesthesiology of Florida and American Anesthesiology Services of Florida, quality providers of anesthesia care at hospitals and healthcare facilities across Florida. UnitedHealthcare terminated…
