North Arkansas's Largest Hospital Was Out of Network for UnitedHealthcare for 14 Days -- A Deal Was Just Reached, and Here's What Patients Need to Know About Claims From the Gap " Live Insurance News
For 14 days in early April, patients at White River Health in Batesville, Arkansas who held UnitedHealthcare insurance faced a significant coverage disruption. White River Health went out of network for UnitedHealthcare commercial and Medicare Advantage members on April 1, 2026 after the two sides failed to reach a contract agreement by the March 31 deadline. The standoff ended on April 14, 2026. White River Health announced a new two-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare covering commercial plans, along with an extension for Medicare Advantage plans through December 31, 2026.