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Texas Tech Physicians, UnitedHealthcare reach new agreement
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The agreement is effective as of April 1, 2026, and applies to commercial and Medicare Advantage plans.
Patients in the area can rest easy knowing their medical care will not be disrupted. A new deal has been struck between Texas Tech Physicians and UnitedHealthcare. This means individuals with UnitedHealthcare coverage can still visit their providers.
The agreement is effective as of April 1, 2026, and applies to commercial and Medicare Advantage plans. Discussions between the two parties began in early 2025 for clinics in several locations, including the Permian Basin. Further details about the agreement are available from Texas Tech University Health Science Center, which announced the deal.
The center's statement provides more information for those interested.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) Reading time: 1 min
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