The decision went into effect Jan. 1, the release said. It stemmed from disagreements on reimbursement rates. Envision claims it took rate reductions in previous years; however, a UnitedHealthcare spokesperson told Becker’s Hospital Review that Envision was “driving up the cost of care” for patients.
The split won’t affect Amsurg, according to the company.
Read more details from Becker’s Hospital Review here.
Note: This article was updated 1 p.m. Jan. 5 to correct a detail about Amsurg.
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