Aetna Sues Radiology Firm Over Alleged Price Gouging and Abuse of Federal Arbitration Process
Aetna, a subsidiary of CVS Health, is taking legal action against Radiology Partners, one of the largest radiology practice networks in the U.S., over allegations of inflating prices and manipulating a new federal billing arbitration process. The conflict underscores deep-rooted issues in the U.S. health care system’s billing practices, exaggerated by the recent implementation of the No Surprises Act. The No Surprises Act, introduced in 2022, aimed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills by streamlining the settlement of charges for out-of-network services. However, the reality has unveiled a contentious arena where health providers and … Read more