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to make corrective measures in a dispute centered on who is able to access patient data and for what reason.
The contracts do not favor managed care organizations that participate in the state's provider networks, according to plaintiffs.
The group says its action aims to protect consumers from predatory practices that can lead to inflated healthcare costs.
The charges are unlawful distribution of about 70 million opioid pills and 30 million doses of other prescription drugs.
The U.S. is experiencing a maternal health crisis, and has worse outcomes than in any other high-income country, according to OIG.
Four "mega merger" transactions were announced in the quarter.
Enrollees in high-need areas often lack access to providers who can prescribe or dispense these medications, OIG finds.
Insurer is seeking an injunction, claiming the downgrade was based on an "arbitrary and capricious" assessment.
More than half of employers plan to implement programs that will reduce total costs, a WTW survey finds.
It's the second consecutive month in which operating margins tightened, Strata's data shows.