- UnitedHealthcare is phasing out its coverage across Corewell Health’s hospitals in southeast Michigan amid contract negotiations
- Hospital officials say about 125,000 patients could be impacted statewide as UHC pushes for ‘market-competitive’ rate increases
- While insurer and provider disputes are routine, patients are now left wondering about what comes next
Debra Grinnell of Dearborn is dealing with several complex health conditions at the same time.
Fibromyalgia has left her riddled in chronic pain. She’s had multiple surgeries on her spine and knee replacements, leaving rods, screws and cement throughout her body. She’s hard of hearing, has kidney disease and high blood pressure. Her conditions have caused her to leave the workforce.
“It’s humiliating more than anything,” the former respiratory therapist told Bridge Michigan. Grinnell said she frequently sees doctors at Corewell Health near her home to treat her chronic conditions…