BayCare Health System and United Healthcare have reached a new multi-year agreement that maintains in-network access to BayCare physicians, facilities and healthcare services. The agreement ensures patients can continue receiving care without interruption.
Patients covered under United Healthcare plans will continue to have access to BayCare's healthcare network and are encouraged to keep all scheduled appointments and procedures as planned.
Agreement Preserves Access to Care
BayCare said the new contract allows the organization to continue serving communities throughout West Central Florida while preserving patient access to its physicians, services and facilities.
We are thrilled that BayCare and United Healthcare have agreed to a fair and reasonable new contract to ensure the communities we serve throughout West Central Florida can continue to receive care from BayCare including the physicians, services and facilities they know and trust.
Stephanie Conners, President and CEO, BayCare Health System
According to BayCare, protecting patient choice and avoiding disruptions to care remained a priority throughout the contract discussions. The organization stated that the agreement reflects a shared commitment to maintaining access to healthcare services for patients and families who rely on its network.
Patients Encouraged to Maintain Scheduled Care
With the agreement finalized, BayCare said patients should continue attending scheduled appointments and procedures. The healthcare system also directed patients with billing or insurance-related questions to its customer support resources.
