Centene, one of the largest administrators of government-sponsored programs, is poised to disrupt treatment and cut access to trusted health systems for millions of the most vulnerable Americans.
Centene claims to have a “long-held commitment to supporting low-income and vulnerable populations for which access to care has historically been a challenge” – their actions suggest otherwise.
At Tenet, we are committed to providing you and your loved ones with the highest quality medical care, no matter your insurance coverage.
Unfortunately, Centene has sent a notice to terminate in-network access to Tenet Healthcare hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and health system–employed providers. This will impact patients who receive insurance coverage through Centene’s Health Insurance Exchange (HIX), Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid plans. Centene’s actions jeopardize access to care for patients.
If Centene does not engage in good-faith negotiations to reach a fair renewal agreement in time, your care could face major disruptions – with serious implications.
Please know: You can always receive care at our emergency departments.
Centene’s behavior is in stark contrast to its peers. Rather than negotiating in good faith, Centene sent a termination notice to Tenet shortly after sharing an initial renewal proposal that slashed reimbursement rates to below-market levels for several services. The magnitude of these reductions could cause serious interruptions to care delivery.
hospitals
health system-employed providers
ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) across 19 states
annual hospital encounters by Centene members
of patient encounters by Centene Medicaid members
Centene members in AZ, CA, FL, MI, and TX
If a fair agreement is not reached in time, Centene members will lose in-network access to Tenet health systems, employed providers, and ambulatory surgery centers effective January 1, 2027.
We are fighting to preserve network integrity and access to critical healthcare services for patients who receive coverage through Centene’s Health Insurance Exchange (HIX), Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid plans.
We are fighting for our patients – the most vulnerable Americans who stand to lose access to the hospitals and providers they trust.
It’s essential to act now. Urge Centene to renew Tenet’s contract and let patients keep their healthcare access.
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