(Oct. 25, 2024) – Blue Cross Blue Shield Agrees to $2.8 Billion Settlement in Antitrust Case
Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to a settlement to resolve an antitrust class action lawsuit brought by hospital systems and clinicians. The settlement includes a $2.8 billion cash payment into a settlement fund. As part of the settlement, BCBS plans will implement 16 categories of transformational programming requirements, including timely communication and payment, transparent decision-making, and timely claims status updates.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates to MLN Connects Provider eNews:
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