CINCINNATI — Thousands of Tri-State patients are caught in the middle of a heated contract dispute between TriHealth and UnitedHealthcare that could result in significantly higher medical costs if the companies don’t reach an agreement by Dec. 31.
The ongoing negotiations have left patients feeling anxious and uncertain about their healthcare future. WCPO 9 has received numerous emails from worried patients concerned about losing coverage and facing soaring out-of-pocket expenses.
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What we’ve heard from patients
Robin Hendley, a longtime TriHealth patient from Finneytown, exemplifies the frustration many are experiencing. Hendley said she worries the healthcare uncertainty could upend the life she’s built…