Healthcare Dispute Between Aetna and HCA Could Disrupt Care for Thousands of Floridians
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HCA Florida and Aetna are fighting over negotiations that could lead thousands of Floridians to have to start looking for a new doctor. The ongoing negotiations could impact 48 HCA hospitals in Florida, but HCA Florida isn't the only hospital going toe-to-toe with Aetna. Hospitals in Washington, Michigan and Kansas have also had recent contract disputes, with hospitals accusing Aetna of not increasing reimbursements amid rising costs of care. In some cases, the hospitals could not reach an agreement and chose not to accept the insurer, leaving patients looking for alternatives.