Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network said it is planning to terminate its contract with UnitedHealthcare unless the payer works with the health system to remedy reimbursement issues.
Without a resolution, LVHN will go out of network with UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plans on Jan. 25, 2026 and commercial plans on April 25, 2026, according to an Oct. 27 news release from the health system.
LVHN merged with Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health in August 2024. No other Jefferson providers would be affected by LVHN’s split with UnitedHealthcare, according to the release…