Prisma Health, UnitedHealthcare reach new multi-year agreement

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare have finally reached a new agreement after months of negotiations.

According to Prisma Health the new multi-year agreement ensures that Prisma Health hospitals, physician practices and other health care services are in0network for all United Commercial and Medicare Advantage health insurance plans.

“I am pleased that United agreed to equitable reimbursement that reflects the increased costs we incur for the provision of medical care to our patients,” said Mark O’Halla, president
and CEO of Prisma Health.

Prisma Health is communicating with affected patients to ensure they are aware of the new agreement which is retroactive to June 1, 2024.

“These terms will allow us to prioritize patients’ needs and provide our physicians and hospitals with the resources required to deliver high-quality health care to United health plan members,” continued O’Halla.

More information on the agreement is available at www.prismahealth.org/unitedhealth.