Disruption of patient care because of UnitedHealthcare's denial rates and long wait times for payment “remain a sticking point” in negotiations with the insurer, Oregon Health & Science University says. OHSU has warned 74,000 patients covered by UnitedHealthcare that they may lose access to OHSU hospitals and clinics unless difficult negotiations result in an agreement before the existing contract expires March 31. "Operational and financial issues in the UnitedHealthcare contracts have resulted in significant disruption of patient care, which OHSU finds unacceptable and remains a sticking point in negotiations," an OHSU spokeswoman says.
