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Ballad Health's Case Headed to Arbitration | Bristol Virginia News
Ballad Health’s $65 million lawsuit against United Healthcare over alleged Medicare Advantage payment fraud hit a major roadblock when a federal judge ruled the dispute must go to arbitration — not court — because old contracts required it. Despite claiming United broke the contract, Ballad couldn’t overturn the arbitration clause, forcing them to take their case to a neutral arbitrator. Though the judge didn’t rule on the merits, Ballad insists they’re still committed to holding United accountable, vowing to fight in arbitration over denied claims and alleged patient harm. The court case is…
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