The suit, filed in December, claims BCBS of Michigan inhibited Aetna from expanding in the state. It followed a suit by the Department of Justice and Michigan attorney general’s office alleging BCBS inhibited competition by including most-favored nation clauses in contracts with providers.
Blue Cross has defended its use of the clauses to reduce premium increases, according to the report.
Related Articles on BCBS of Michigan:
Aetna Sues BCBS of Michigan Over Alleged Unfair Contracting
BCBS of Michigan Appeals Judge’s Denial to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuit
Judge Allows Antitrust Suit Against BCBS Michigan to Proceed
23 Michigan Hospitals Want Blue Cross Antitrust Lawsuit Dismissed
Register to Attend Webinar
Presenters:
Kristi Carney, Indiana Market|Nishi Rawat, MD, Bamboo Health
Next Up in Legal & Regulatory Issues
-
Financial pressure is accelerating consolidation at a pace not seen in years. Staffing shortages, aging infrastructure, heavy Medicaid and Medicare…
-
Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica plans to manage Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio, under a new affiliation agreement expected to be…
-
AMN Healthcare’s five most requested providers are anesthesiologists, family medicine physicians, hematologists/oncologists, nurse practitioners and OB-GYNs. Their pay varies widely…
Join the 500,000+ healthcare executives who start their day with Becker's
Becker's Hospital Review Newsletter is sent Monday–Sunday.
