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Has a contracted payor stopped paying claims?

The California Medical Association (CMA) has recently received an increased number of calls from physicians reporting concerns that some of the entities with whom they contract may have run into financial difficulties. One of the symptoms of an insolvent health plan, IPA or other payor is the failure to pay claims in a timely manner. Another indication of financial distress is a payor that cuts checks within the statutory timeframes, but does not release the checks in a timely manner. If you are experiencing repeated payment delays, you should investigate the ...