ARA Diagnostic Imaging, UnitedHealthcare Reach Multi-Year Agreement

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARA Diagnostic Imaging (ARA), a Radiology Partners-affiliated practice, and UnitedHealthcare (United) have reached a new long-term agreement for both commercial and Medicare products that will restore United’s members’ in-network access to their ARA imaging providers.

As of January 1, 2025, ARA will return to United’s network. This agreement reintroduces a partnership between the two parties and makes clear the strong collaboration that will be in place moving forward to best serve ARA’s patients and United’s members.

“ARA has provided care throughout the Austin community for over 70 years. The radiology services we provide are central to early detection and disease management, making it critical for our community to have access to quality radiology care,” said Dr. Gregory Connor, practice president for ARA. “We appreciate the United leadership team for recognizing the importance of providing in-network access to high-quality radiological care for its members.”

About ARA Diagnostic Imaging

ARA Diagnostic Imaging is a leading provider of radiology in Central Texas, with 17 outpatient imaging centers and a presence in 24 area hospitals. Founded in 1954, ARA has a history of bringing innovative technology and procedures to area patients and providers. ARA is physician-led, with over 110 subspecialized radiologists, including musculoskeletal radiologists, neuroradiologists, body imagers, breast imagers, pediatric radiologists, interventional and neurointerventional radiologists, emergency radiologists, and molecular radiologists. ARA maintains a high patient satisfaction rate and takes pride in providing patients with an excellent standard of care.

About Radiology Partners

Radiology Partners, through its owned and affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving more than 3,400 hospitals and other healthcare facilities with high quality radiology, technology and artificial intelligence solutions. As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, our mission is to transform radiology by innovating across clinical value, technology, service and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare. Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve. Learn more at radpartners.com and connect with us at @Rad_Partners.