CMA files amicus brief in case that could weaken physician protections from silent PPOs The California Medical Association (CMA) and nine other physician organizations filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court of California to review an appeals ruling that would have significant, widespread negative impact on the health care industry, undermining a California law designed to protect physicians from "silent PPOs." Robust managed health care provider networks and reasonable reimbursement for medical services are vital to ensuring adequate accessibility and the highest quality of medical care. A historical and ongoing threat to these goals is the silent PPO problem, whereby health plans unilaterally ... January 15, 2016 Managed Care Legal Advocacy, Payor Contracting, Provider Networks, Silent PPOs, Amicus Briefs 0 0 Comment Read More »
