Several patients said they scheduled surgeries early so they could pay the lower rates before United Healthcare and Florida Hospital parted ways.
Beginning Sunday, United Healthcare subscribers can still visit Florida Hospital for emergencies, but non-emergency visits will be considered out-of-network, meaning higher fees for patients.
Read the Orlando Sentinel report on Florida Hospital.
Read more on hospital mergers and acquisitions:
–Florida’s Health Central Hospital Seeking Partner
–Idaho’s McCall Memorial May Merge With St. Luke’s Health System
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