Judge: Arbitration Clause Doesn’t Cover Health Insurance Breach Of Contract Claims

Mealey's (November 22, 2017, 10:59 AM EST) -- HOUSTON — A Texas hospital and health insurer agreed to arbitrate certain claims, but not the type of breach of contract claims stemming from the insurer’s alleged failure to pay the provider for services rendered to those covered under a Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchange policy, a federal judge in Texas held Nov. 17 (Memorial Hermann Health System v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, No. 17-2661, S.D. Texas, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 190412)....