Supreme Court to review decision on right to sue HMOs under ERISA
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The US Supreme Court has agreed to review a case in which it was ruled that a physician-owned HMO could be sued for breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA. It is claimed that the HMO delayed medical treatment and transferred the cost savings to the owner/physicians.
Publication Name: Journal of Compensation and Benefits
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0893-780X
Year: 1999
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Supreme Court rejects right to sue HMOs under ERISA but plan sponsors should not rest easy
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In one case the Supreme Court held that physician-owned health maintenance organizations cannot be sued under ERISA for breach of financial duties. This decision does not release owners from all rights to sue.
Publication Name: Journal of Compensation and Benefits
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0893-780X
Year: 2000
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Employer liable for damages for inadequate delivery of SPD
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The lawsuit against United HealthCare planned by health care industry groups will be allowed to go forward.
Publication Name: Journal of Compensation and Benefits
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0893-780X
Year: 2003
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