West Penn Allegheny claims that Highmark reimburses UPMC at an inflated rate and, in return, UPMC refuses to contract with other health insurers at reasonable rates. West Penn Allegheny, which received lower rates for services, claims to have experienced an unfair economic disadvantage due to the alleged agreement, according to the report.
UPMC and Highmark deny the allegations.
Read the Star-Tribune‘s report on the West Penn Allegheny suit against UPMC and Highmark.
