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FAQs

Why did UnitedHealthcare drop Houston Methodist? ›

UnitedHealthcare, claiming that Houston Methodist's costs were too high and out of line with other health care providers, terminated its contract with Houston Methodist on Dec. 31, affecting about 100,000 patients. Hospitals, clinics and other facilities lost their in-network status when the contract expired.

The Methodist Hospital is formally chartered and becomes the first Texas hospital owned and operated by the Methodist church.

Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX is on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll. It is nationally ranked in 10 adult specialties and rated high performing in 20 adult procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility. It is a teaching hospital.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

The PTO annual award for residents at the PGY1 level is 16 days (128 hours) and the award for residents at the PGY2 level and above is 21 days (168 hours).

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ranked No. 9 in Texas and No. 6 in the Houston metro area.

Houston Methodist & UnitedHealthcare

The new, multi-year relationship is effective June 1, 2020, meaning UnitedHealthcare members are currently in-network with all Houston Methodist hospitals and facilities. If you have questions about how the negotiations with UnitedHealthcare may affect you, please call 877.493.

The Texas Medical Center (TMC) in Houston is the largest medical complex in the world, comprising 21 hospitals, 8 specialty institutions, 8 academic and research institutions, 4 medical schools, 3 nursing schools, 2 pharmacy schools, and 1 dental school.

Houston Methodist, a Christian organization established by the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, exists to provide quality health care services. As it fulfills this purpose, Houston Methodist participates in the redeeming activity of God that makes the world a better place for all humankind.

The number 1 hospital in Texas is Houston Methodist Hospital.

1. The Houston Methodist Hospital. This is one of the hospitals that is considered the best in Houston Texas.

How much does a general surgeon make at Houston Methodist? ›

The average General Surgeon base salary at Houston Methodist is $241K per year.

The top hospital in the state is Houston Methodist Hospital, while Memorial Hermann hospitals in the Texas Medical Center and in the greater Heights were ranked fifth and seventh, respectively.

Retirement Savings Plans

A minimum of 5% in retirement contributions through two retirement plans: 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity with employer matching.

Eligibility in the many benefits programs offered by Houston Methodist Hospital is based upon full-time employment status. Residents are paid every 2 weeks, in accordance with the biweekly pay schedule of Houston Methodist Hospital.

Houston Methodist West Hospital in Katy, Texas cares about the health and well being of their employees as evident in their state of the art employee fitness center. Featuring Precor equipment, this facility offers something for everyone.

The Justice Department had argued the deal would give UnitedHealth, the largest U.S. health insurer, access to its competitors' data and ultimately push up healthcare costs. UnitedHealth announced the deal in January 2021, saying it would help streamline administrative and payment processes.

On January 1, 2024, our plan name will change from UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete® (PPO D- SNP) to UHC Dual Complete ME-S001 (PPO D-SNP). We will mail you a new UnitedHealthcare member ID card.

Houston Methodist, a Christian organization established by the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, exists to provide quality health care services. As it fulfills this purpose, Houston Methodist participates in the redeeming activity of God that makes the world a better place for all humankind.

Houston Methodist is an academic medical center that is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College and the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University.