OhioHealth settles lawsuit with no fines or damages
OhioHealth settled a lawsuit with federal and state authorities, agreeing to no fines or damages while maintaining its contracting practices were lawful.Summary
OhioHealth announced it settled a lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office concerning longstanding managed care contract provisions that date back up to two decades. The health system said it will pay no fines, penalties, or damages and does not admit wrongdoing, maintaining that its contracting practices "were and are lawful and appropriate." The agreement awaits court approval, after which a final judgment will be made public. OhioHealth noted the provisions were originally designed to protect it from past insurance industry practices, but the marketplace has evolved and it routinely renegotiates contracts. The system emphasized its continued mission to provide accessible, affordable care and highlighted its quality rankings and efforts to reduce health disparities.
(Source：Mansfield News Journal)