UW Medicine, Aetna still far apart from contract agreement

UW Medicine, Aetna still far apart from contract agreement

The University of Washington (UW) Medicine and Aetna, a health insurance company, have still been unable to reach an agreed-upon contract, as their current contract expires on June 1. If the two sides fail to reach a deal by June 1, Aetna-insured patients will not be covered at UW Medicine. “Our network agreement with UW Medicine ends on May 31, 2025,” Aetna stated. “While our discussions continue, without a new agreement, UW Medicine hospitals …

UW Med statement on contract talks with Aetna

UW Medical CenterUW Medicine has so far been unable to reach a fair agreement with Aetna that is financially feasible and in the best interests of its patients and employees. As the state’s largest public hospital system and Washington’s safety net healthcare provider dedicated to improving the health of all people, UW Medicine provides care that patients cannot access elsewhere, and we take that responsibility very seriously. We are doing every…