UnitedHealthcare Launches Pilot to Speed Rural Hospital Payments

UnitedHealthcare announced a six-month pilot program to accelerate Medicare Advantage payments to rural hospitals by reducing average collection times from under 30 days to under 15 days.

• Pilot to operate in Oklahoma, Idaho, Minnesota and Missouri
• Program targets independent rural hospitals facing financial challenges, and aims to provide immediate cash-flow relief
• Company to share progress with providers, policymakers and community stakeholders
• Insights to guide potential expansion to additional hospitals and markets

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