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PBMs sue U.S. to keep prescription drug prices hidden from public
Industry group says rule exceeds agencies' authority Lawsuit is latest of several to challenge drug pricing rules Reuters Reporter:...
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Aug 17, 20232 min read


California court resurrects Aetna retaliation lawsuit
The California Medical Association's lawsuit alleges Aetna had fired or threatened to fire doctors who referred patients to...
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Aug 10, 20232 min read


Cigna lawsuit over algorithm allegations could be first of many
Modern Healthcare Reporter: NONA TEPPER Two Cigna members filed a lawsuit seeking class-action status in a California federal court on...
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Jul 25, 20233 min read


PUTT: Wisconsin Appellate Court Ruling Affirms OptumRx Contracts are “Unconscionable”, Calls on Illinois Supreme Court to Overturn Earlier Illinois Appellate Court Ruling
Illinois Court Ruling Would Ultimately Harm Patients and Their Pharmacies Under “Unreasonable and Unconstitutional” Terms of Forced Arbitration WINSTON-SALEM, NC (July 5, 2023) – Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency ( PUTT ) today applauded Wisconsin Circuit Court, Branch II, for joining the California Court of Appeals in calling the forced arbitration clause of the form contract between OptumRx, the pharmacy benefit manager for UnitedHealth Group, and independent
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Jul 4, 20233 min read


Court of Appeal affirms that Optum’s arbitration requirements are unenforceable
Rx Healthcare Law Author: Natalia Mazina The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District has just affirmed the holding of a...
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Mar 20, 20232 min read


LIPA Statement of Support for Attorney General Landry's Insulin Lawsuit
For Too Long, Insulin Manufacturers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers Have Derived Unjust Economic Benefit from Diabetes Patients and State Taxpayers. Attorney General Landry Seeks to Reverse the Damage Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association BATON ROUGE, LA (March 15, 2023) – Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association (LIPA) issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Jeff Landry’s lawsuit naming Sanofi-Aventis U.S., LLC and Novo Nordisk, Inc, two the
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Mar 15, 20232 min read


Watch: AG Jeff Landry announces diabetes treatment lawsuit
Louisiana KTAL News Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announces a new lawsuit aimed at protecting diabetic residents from high costs...
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Mar 15, 20231 min read


Cigna hit with ERISA class action lawsuit for allegedly overcharging members
The health care provider negotiates lower rates with in-network providers to save members money, however, members allege that Cigna...
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Mar 7, 20232 min read


Suit Against Anthem Exposes Conflict Over Health Claims Data
Employers could save money with data, consultant says Insurers contend health claims data is proprietary Bloomberg Law A lawsuit filed by...
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Feb 24, 20234 min read


Lawsuit filed against national insulin manufacturers by Kansas Attorney General
KSNT NBC Kansas The Kansas Attorney General filed a lawsuit against leading national insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers...
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Dec 7, 20222 min read


DOJ to appeal UnitedHealth-Change Healthcare merger challenge
In its antitrust challenge to a UnitedHealth Group-Change Healthcare deal, the Department of Justice argued that the merger would allow...
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Nov 21, 20221 min read


Express Scripts to pay $3.2 mln to settle Massachusetts overcharge claims
Cigna unit accused of ignoring federal, state drug pricing benchmarks for workers' compensation beneficiaries Massachusetts previously...
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Nov 9, 20221 min read


DOJ sues Cigna alleging Medicare Advantage fraud
Modern Healthcare The Justice Department has sued Cigna for allegedly collecting tens of millions of dollars in excess Medicare payments...
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Oct 17, 20222 min read


Anthem must face Medicare Advantage fraud lawsuit, judge rules
Modern Healthcare Author: Nona Tepper Anthem must face a Justice Department lawsuit alleging the Medicare Advantage insurer intentionally...
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Oct 5, 20222 min read


Briefs sealed in UnitedHealth and Change antitrust trial
District Judge Carl Nichols is expected to release a ruling in the case before the end of October. Healthcare Finance Briefs in the case...
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Sep 2, 20222 min read


Judge approves Blue Cross Blue Shield $2.67B antitrust settlement
Modern Healthcare A federal judge approved Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies’ $2.67 billion antitrust settlement on Tuesday. Barring...
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Aug 10, 20222 min read


UnitedHealth and DOJ trial begins: handling sensitive data
UnitedHealth Group Inc. will gain access to “vast amounts of data” on how rival insurers do business if its proposed acquisition of...
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Aug 5, 20222 min read


It’s time to expose the secret drug scam at the heart of American health care
Yahoo Finance/Fortune A federal court recently exposed the rot at the heart of America's healthcare system. The case, filed in the U.S....
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Jul 26, 20223 min read


Healthcare Policy Expert: FTC Could Put Insurers' Drug Middlemen On A Diet
The Federal Trade Commission has an opportunity to impact healthcare for Americans. Newsweek Fat can sometimes cause healthcare issues,...
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Jul 20, 20222 min read


Senate Commerce Committee Issues Testimony From David A. Balto Law Offices Antitrust Attorney
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following testimony by David A. Balto, antitrust attorney at David...
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May 24, 202220 min read
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