Earlier this year, Essentia Health made the major announcement that it had started the process of informing patients that, due to excessive prior authorization requirements and denial of care, they would no longer serve as an in-network provider for Medicare Advantage plans administered by UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and Humana.
The change was scheduled to be in effect beginning Wednesday, January 1, 2025, impacting many patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Essentia’s chief medical officer for population health said that they had been re-evaluating their participation in Medicare Advantage plans, which added strain on their patients by
Essentia To Now Accept Insurance From Major Provider In MN, WI
