

It also alleges that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City investigators provided false information to state and federal regulators. Specifically, the counterclaim alleges that various Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliates shared "competitively sensitive information" among themselves to align negotiations and deny payments. Now, the counterclaim alleges that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City aimed to prevent GS Labs' expansion into Missouri, conspired with other Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliates to deny payments, defamed the lab and interfered with its business relationships, according to a news release shared with Becker's. The payer initially sued GS Labs alleging it charged 10 times more for COVID-19 tests than competitors, resulting in $9.2 million in "inflated and otherwise improper claims." GS Labs is responding to a July 2021 lawsuit from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City with a counterclaim that alleges the payer violated federal antitrust laws and conspired with other affiliated companies to withhold payments. AMA considering lawsuit to target prior authorization 'abuses'.UnitedHealth Group, Allina Health criticized for digital employee monitoring practices.19 Tenet hospitals sue Cigna over alleged low reimbursement rates, denied claims.Walgreens sued by BCBS payers, health systems for alleged drug overcharging fraud scheme.Federal judge gives final approval to $2.67B BCBS antitrust settlement.Biden proposes ACA coverage expansion to include more families.Optum, Change Healthcare set $650M merger reversal fee, extend agreement through 2022.Payers speak out on proposed Mass General Brigham expansion.Top Optum tech exec heads to Burger King's C-suite.CommonSpirit launching outcome-based healthcare model in 6 underserved communities.
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