Stalled ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare negotiations mean local medical providers could start going out of network next week. Some residents say this has already affected them
- Corinne Saunders
- 4 days ago
- 9 min read

The Outer Banks Health Hospital in Nags Head is seen the afternoon of Tuesday, April 21, 2026. It is part of the ECU Health system. (Photo by Anthony Leone)
By Corinne Saunders
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