Fairview Health Services and United Healthcare Reach Agreement
Fairview Health Services and United Healthcare have finalized a new multi-year agreement, ensuring that Fairview remains part of United Healthcare’s network through 2026.
The two organizations are in the process of securing a deal that guarantees uninterrupted in-network access for patients next year.
This agreement will affect approximately 125,000 individuals with employer-sponsored plans and will extend until 2028, according to Fairview.
A request for a timeline regarding the completion of the deal has been made to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.
Jaya Kumar, Chief Medical Officer of Fairview Health Services, released a statement about the agreement:
“Fairview Health Services and UnitedHealthcare have reached a multi-year agreement for our commercial members. This, along with the previously established Medicare Advantage agreement, will ensure uninterrupted in-network access for all UnitedHealthcare members to Fairview Care in 2026.”
“We understand that this negotiation period has caused some uncertainty for patients and their families, and we appreciate their understanding. Our main goal during these talks has been to safeguard patient access, minimize unnecessary administrative hurdles, and guarantee sustainable reimbursement to continue offering high-quality care to our community for years to come.”
A statement from UnitedHealthcare has also been provided:
“We have come to an agreement in principle with Fairview Health and are presently collaborating with the health system to finalize the terms. This multi-year agreement will ensure continued, uninterrupted network access to Fairview Health for individuals enrolled in employer-sponsored commercial plans, along with Wisconsin Medicaid plans.
“Also, we had earlier entered into an agreement to maintain network access to Fairview Health for those in Medicare Advantage plans.
“We appreciate your patience and support during this process, and we look forward to continuing to serve the people of Minnesota and Wisconsin who depend on us for quality, affordable health care.”
