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Little Rock, AR Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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White River Health in Batesville drops UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan

Comments 0 Tyler Beaumont 1 min read

Officials in Batesville confirmed a local hospital system will terminate its coverage agreement with a major insurer. The decision leaves affected patients seeking alternative network options for care.

The archived report does not contain further details about the contract change. Additional information regarding affected services remains unconfirmed.

Medicare Advantage plans contract with private insurers to manage network coverage for regional medical facilities. Negotiations regularly determine network access.

Residents in Batesville must review local network provider lists for ongoing care options.

Tyler Beaumont

Tyler Beaumont

Sports Editor

Tyler follows the Arkansas Razorbacks, the UA Little Rock Trojans and the Arkansas Travelers at Dickey-Stephens Park, plus Friday nights at War Memorial Stadium. He has covered Central Arkansas sports since 2014.