Families of 17,000 children depending on care from Phoenix Children's Hospital are anxiously awaiting to hear if negotiations with UnitedHealthcare reach an outcome that allows them to continue their care. The deadline is 12 a.m. on June 1.
Ongoing contract negotiations between the hospital and UnitedHealthcare have failed, so many families who rely on PCH for care are wondering, "What now?"UnitedHealthcare says Phoenix Children's is demanding a 30% price hike. The hospital says it needs an agreement that allows them to provide the highest quality of care to their patients.'This isn't pro sports'
Lunchtime at Brock's house devolves quickly into fun. Lots of laughs as he runs through a blanket fort with his brother."It's a game of corporate chicken," says Eric Koziatek."That extra stress is definitely not needed, not welcomed but unfortunately, we'll have to deal with it," Koziatek said."I know it's behind my eye, my right eye," Brock said.Eighteen months of chemo stopped its growth.
"There was this little vending machine. There were mustache stickers, so I put it on me and when Dr. Mangum came in the room, I showed him the mustache and he laughed," Brock said. "Not only does he know Brock's history, he remembers it. It's memorized. He doesn't have to look at his records to pull up things. He knows what's happened the last couple of years. But the fact you walk into a room, and you see him there, you feel at ease because it's someone you know and trust," Koziatek said.Like some families, they've been offered an exemption for continuing care, but it will only last three months."This isn't pro sports.
Phoenix Children's and UnitedHealthcare posted information for families giving guidance about what to do and exactly who is affected:
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