US judge rules health insurers, MultiPlan must face price-fixing lawsuits

A U.S. judge has allowed healthcare providers to pursue price-fixing lawsuits against MultiPlan and several insurers, alleging they conspired to underpay billions in reimbursements for out-of-network services. The judge found that the plaintiffs plausibly claimed a conspiracy involving the sharing of sensitive information to set reimbursement rates. MultiPlan, which processes a significant portion of out-of-network claims, maintains its legal position is strong, while the insurers have denied wrongdoing. The case is part of consolidated lawsuits filed in 2023.