HealthTuesday, November 3
Hillcrest Healthcare System is now out of network with Aetna
The Today in Tulsa team
If you have an Aetna plan, Hillcrest Healthcare System is now out of network. Its agreement with Aetna expired Nov. 1, and Hillcrest's facilities and employed providers are out for all Aetna plans.
Aetna patients keep emergency coverage at Hillcrest
| Who or what | Status |
|---|---|
| Hillcrest facilities, employed providers | Out of network |
| Emergency services | In-network benefit levels |
| Aetna Better Health | Not affected |
Sources: KOKI FOX 23, News On 6
- Out of network since: Sun., Nov. 1
- Medicare-eligible patients: Hillcrest points to annual enrollment for plans that include it
- Continuity of care: some patients may qualify
- To ask: call the number on your insurance card
Hillcrest says months of negotiations did not produce a deal that works for patients, Hillcrest and Aetna. In a statement, it said Aetna's “below-market rates and payment practices put added pressure on healthcare delivery in Oklahoma,” and that it “remains engaged in discussions and will continue working to reach an agreement.”
6 monthsof outreach to Aetna leadership, Hillcrest says
Hillcrest says Aetna leadership refused to engage despite multiple outreaches over the past six months.
Sources: KOKI FOX 23, News On 6
Sources: KOKI FOX 23, News On 6