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Regulatory Landscape of Insurance Claims Denial Practices and Suggestions for a Path Forward to a Sustainable Healthcare Future

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In the wake of the December 4, 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson, questions were raised about insurance claim denial practices. Several news outlets noted that UnitedHealth Group’s profits have been...more

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Reliance on Third-Party “Pricing” Facilitators Under Increasing Antitrust Scrutiny

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In the past year, healthcare systems and providers across the country have filed a series of antitrust lawsuits against MultiPlan Inc. and major US health insurers, alleging a hub-and-spoke conspiracy to fix and reduce...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Proposed $30 Billion Merger Between Aon And Willis Towers Watson Collapses Under Increased Pressure From The Department Of Justice

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On July 26, 2021, Aon PLC (“Aon”) and Willis Towers Watson PLC (“WTW”) announced the termination of a $30 billion proposed merger, citing an “impasse” with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”). The...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

New Amendment to McCarran-Ferguson Act Repeals Important Antitrust Exemption for Health and Dental Insurance Companies

Just before leaving office, former President Trump signed the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act (CHIRA) on January 13, 2021. Among other things, CHIRA amends the McCarran-Ferguson Act to repeal the federal antitrust...more

Baker Donelson

Anthem and Aetna Merger Trials Begin

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While the election of Donald Trump as the nation's next president is clearly the biggest news in Washington over the last two months, for the insurance industry, big news has also been made at the federal district courthouse....more

K&L Gates LLP

Judge Rejects Joint Defense Privilege Claim; Orders Would-be Merger Partners to Produce Sensitive Emails to DOJ

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On October 14, 2016, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that two companies could not claim a joint defense privilege for certain sensitive emails they had exchanged in connection with their proposed merger. ...more

Baker Donelson

Anthem and Aetna Prepare for Merger Trials Against the DOJ Antitrust Division

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In late July, the DOJ Antitrust Division filed actions in federal district court seeking to derail both the Anthem/Cigna and Aetna/Humana mergers. In each case, the DOJ contended that consumers would face higher insurance...more

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DOJ/FTC Issue Antitrust Guidance Hiring Practices: Insurance Industry Spotlight

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On October 20, the DOJ Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission issued joint guidance for human resources ("HR") professionals regarding the potential antitrust dangers created when competitors make joint decisions...more

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