Michigan Consumers Likely to Benefit from Increased Health Insurance Competition
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2013. The Department of Justice yesterday filed a motion to dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) after the state of Michigan passed a law that prohibits health insurers from using most favored nation clauses (MFN) in contracts with health care providers. In its lawsuit, the department challenged BCBSM’s use of MFNs, alleging that its agreements with hospitals…
