Texas news reporter seeks update on Weslaco ISD vs Aetna lawsuit: http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvestondailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/08/6080d8ce-b862-11e2-afc1-0019bb30f31a/518b28d375654.pdf.pdf
See original pleading: http://blog.riskmanagers.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Weslaco-vs-Aetna.pdf
Editor’s Note: From our perspective, the most interesting information coming out of this cause of action is the Aetna ASO contract provisions regarding earned fees derived from PPO discounts. Working the spread between charge master rates and managed care negotiated allowed charges can be lucrative. For example, a 9.5% of “savings” fee can add up quick. Hospital charge masters are third party intermediaries best friends – http://blog.riskmanagers.us/?p=11527
Also see http://blog.riskmanagers.us/?p=6040, Weslaco vs Aetna
