{"id":132814,"date":"2026-03-23T14:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/901274147"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:27:01","slug":"texas-tech-physicians-deal-with-unitedhealthcare-expiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/23\/texas-tech-physicians-deal-with-unitedhealthcare-expiring\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Tech Physicians deal with UnitedHealthcare expiring"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Policy holders of Commercial and Medicare Advantage through UnitedHealthcare could lose coverage of services with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Texas Tech Physicians, according to a news release issued by TTUHSC.<\/p>\n

TTUHSC issued a notice of potential termination of their participation agreement with UnitedHealthcare. Unless an agreement is reached, termination is set for March 31, 2026. <\/p>\n

TTUHSC and Texas Tech Physicians are in ongoing negotiations with UnitedHealthcare. <\/p>\n

\u201cTexas Tech Physicians opened discussions with UnitedHealthcare in early 2025 for the Amarillo, Lubbock and Permian Basin campuses as the rates within these agreements have not been updated in 13 years,\u201d TTP Executive Director Martin Clay said. \u201cThe decision to terminate is primarily due to disagreements over reimbursement rates amid the rising cost of patient care. Health care costs have risen significantly in the last 13 years while TTP\u2019s reimbursement rates with UHC have remained constant.\u201d<\/p>\n

The group says more than 30,000 patients would lose in-network access. <\/p>\n

Texas Tech Physicians calls its proposal fair and competitive. <\/p>\n

\u201cTexas Tech Physicians\u2019 primary commitment is to the health and well-being of our patients,\u201d Clay said. \u201cWe assure our patients that Texas Tech Physicians will continue to provide care, even if out-of-network. However, patients may face higher out-of-pocket costs for medical services received after the termination date.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information visit www.texastechphysicians.com\/united-healthcare.aspx<\/a> <\/p>\n

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