16 June 2011

AETNA Hospital Provider Change

We’ve been advised that effective June 1, Aetna has terminated its contract with HCA, which includes Osceola Regional Medical Center and Central Florida Regional Hospital.  For anyone that is undergoing treatment at either of these facilities there is a continuation clause that is in affect.  This represents only about 1% of Aetna’s hospital admissions and most of the providers from these facilities also participate at other hospitals within the network.  Aetna is actively working towards a resolution, but it may take a number of months.