02/09/2026
βΌοΈ WE ARE CONTRACTED WITH UHC βΌοΈ
Frustrated, worried and confused regarding the insurance contract dispute between Integris Health and United Healthcare? At Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, we empathize with patients who are navigating this time of uncertainty regarding the future of their healthcare.
Contract disputes between hospital systems and insurance providers have been on the rise in recent years- as much as 45% of disputes between insurers and hospitals failed to reach a timely agreement, leading to care delays and disruptions. Between 2021-2025, approximately 8% of hospitals went out-of-network with an insurer, leaving patients with higher out-of-network costs and denials of crucial preventative and specialty care.
While a temporary 30-day extension has been reached by Integris Health and United Healthcare, this extension is set to expire on March 9th, 2026. At that time, failure to reach a permanent contract agreement will place all Integris Health affiliated hospitals, clinics and physicians out-of-network. This includes UHC commercial plans, Medicare Advantage and ACA marketplace plans.
If you have questions regarding your insurance plan or are seeking the stability of an independent clinic for your orthopedic and podiatric care needs, call us at 405-364-7900 today. Our team is ready to help guide you.