MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - M Health Fairview and UnitedHealthcare are currently at odds over contract negotiations for 2026, potentially impacting thousands of patients.

Negotiation details

What we know:

M Health Fairview has warned patients that if an agreement isn't reached, they will become an out-of-network provider for UnitedHealthcare and UMR plans starting Jan. 1, 2026. This could affect 125,000 patients who rely on their services.

What they're saying:

M Health Fairview claims UnitedHealthcare's current contract demands would force them to make difficult choices.

They tell FOX 9 in a statement in part:

"Unfortunately, UnitedHealthcare’s current commercial contract demands would force Fairview to make impossible choices— cutting services, limiting access— impacting our ability to

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