Some Cancer Patients in NYC Are Panicked

Some cancer patients in NYC are panicked

(New York, NY) — Cancer patients across the Tri-State area are worried they may no longer be able to get care at one of the best cancer hospitals in the nation.  Memorial Sloan Kettering and UnitedHealthcare have failed to come to an agreement on insurance rates, so for now they have no deal.  The cancer treatment center says about 19 to 20-thousand patients who have UnitedHealthcare or Oxford are now out of network. That may mean some cancer pa…

MSK UnitedHealthcare Network Dispute Threatens Patients

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and UnitedHealthcare are locked in a high-stakes contract negotiation that could significantly impact cancer patients across the region. The renowned cancer treatment facility has issued warnings to patients about potential out-of-network status beginning July 1st, creating uncertainty for thousands of individuals currently receiving care. Contract Negotiation Deadline Looms The cancer center and health ins…