A case for antitrust - or a competitor's ploy? HMO files civil action against Illinois IPA

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A civil antitrust lawsuit has been filed by Maxicare Health Plans of the Midwest Inc against Foundation for Medical Care of Central Illinois in Springfield, IL, an independent practice association. The suit alleges that Foundation has been attempting to monopolize, restrain trade, fix prices, and other illegal behavior. Foundation asserts that Maxicare is attempting to foil competition in the area that both organizations serve.

Health Maintenance Organizations, HMO Medical Centers, Maxicare Health Plans of the Midwest Inc., Foundation for Medical Care of Central Illinois

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AMA pushes Pennsylvania court for ERISA reforms

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The American Medical Association filed an amicus brief before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court urging the court to hold a managed care plan liable for patient injuries allegedly caused by its refusal to pay for out-of-network care. The Pappas v. Asbel et. al v. United States Healthcare Systems of Pennsylvania case is hoped to overturn protections extended to managed care plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Consumer Protection Programs NEC, Health Plan Administration, Laws, regulations and rules, Consumer protection, Political activity, American Medical Association, Managed care plans (Medical care), Malpractice, Health insurance industry

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