Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare reach agreement

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached an agreement on a new multi-year contract.

The contract agreement was announced late Friday afternoon.

The healthcare system and insurance company were in negotiations for months before their previous agreement came to an end on December 31 .

UnitedHealthcare is one of the largest health insurance companies in the United States.

The dispute left nearly 60,000 patients without in-network care at Prisma Health facilities.

“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, in a statement. “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.”

“We thank our members and customers for their support and patience throughout this process,” said UnitedHealthcare in a statement. “We are honored to continue supporting all of the people throughout South Carolina who depend on us for access to quality and affordable health care.”

Prisma Health said they plan to communicate with affected patients to make sure they are aware of the agreement.

The agreement is retroactive to June 1.

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