UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian face a critical deadline to resolve Medicare Advantage network disagreements affecting thousands of members in 2026. This summary covers negotiation challenges and potential patient care impacts.

Understand essential factors for new Medicare Advantage enrollees in 2026 including plan costs, network restrictions, out-of-pocket limits, and telehealth benefits to optimize coverage and manage expenses.

Study shows Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with mental health conditions increase mental health visits and nurse practitioner use after switching to traditional Medicare, highlighting network access issues in MA plans.