Health Care Blog August 22, 2025
On August 1, 2025, Capital Women’s Care (CWC), one of the largest OB/GYN practices in the Mid-Atlantic region went out-of-network with UnitedHealthcare, affecting tens of thousands of women across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. The contract dispute between Capital Women’s Care (CWC) and UnitedHealthcare offers a fascinating case study in how price transparency data can illuminate the real dynamics behind these high-stakes negotiations.
The Public Battle
Capital Women’s Care, with more than 250 physicians and healthcare professionals, confirmed that its agreement with UnitedHealthcare would lapse despite ongoing negotiations. The practice urged patients to contact UHC to voice their concerns about losing access to their providers.
UnitedHealthcare fired back with detailed public claims on their website, alleging that CWC “refused...
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