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Supreme Court Prevents Patients From Suing HMOs
6/21/2004
The United States Supreme Court released an opinion today preventing patients from sueing their HMOs for malpractice in state court for denying coverage for necessary treatment. While a federal Patient's Bill of Rights has not passed, many states have passed their own laws in recent years giving patients the right to sue managed care companies in state court for injuries suffered because of a denial to cover treatment. The Supreme Court today stated patients may only sue in federal court and may only recover the value of the service denied. Use the link below to read more...
Supreme Court Decision 6-04.pdf
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