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Health Care & Hospital Law

Dec. 1, 2010

Insurers Underpay Providers

State regulators announced nearly $5 million in penalties plus restitution that could reach tens of millions against the largest health insurance plans in California for routinely underpaying medical providers.


By Emma Gallegos


Daily Journal Staff Writer


State regulators announced Monday nearly $5 million in penalties plus restitution that could reach tens of millions against the largest health insurance plans in California for routinely underpaying medical providers who treat their members.


The state investigation found none of the major health plans met the legal threshold for fair and prompt claims payments to doctors and hospitals. On average, th...

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