Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has asked a federal judge to dismiss rival Aetna's antitrust suit against the insurer alleging unfair contracting practices, according to a report by The Detroit News.
The suit, filed in December, claims BCBS of Michigan inhibited Aetna from expanding in the state. It followed a suit by the Department of Justice and Michigan attorney general's office alleging BCBS inhibited competition by including most-favored nation clauses in contracts with providers.
Blue Cross has defended its use of the clauses to reduce premium increases, according to the report.
The suit, filed in December, claims BCBS of Michigan inhibited Aetna from expanding in the state. It followed a suit by the Department of Justice and Michigan attorney general's office alleging BCBS inhibited competition by including most-favored nation clauses in contracts with providers.
Blue Cross has defended its use of the clauses to reduce premium increases, according to the report.
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