In “Ghost networks’ Lawsuit May Signal Trouble For Insurers” (Modern Healthcare, December 11, 2024), Modern Healthcare discusses the class action lawsuit filed against Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for violating federal laws governing provider access, including the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, the Affordable Care Act of 2010, and the No Surprises Act enacted in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
The article explains that thousands of patients claim Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield published an inaccurate directory that misled them into believing certain doctors were in-network. For some patients, this meant significant delays in care or abandoning treatment altogether. This case highlights the issue of inaccurate healthcare provider directories and their impact on patients’ access to mental health care.
The plaintiffs are represented in this matter by Pollock Cohen LLP partner Steve Cohen and co-counsel Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP partner Jake Gardener.
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'Ghost networks' Lawsuit May Signal Trouble For Insurers | Modern Healthcare
