Network Challenges Constitutionality of Silent PPO Law

By John P. Kamin, Legal EditorA class-action suit seeking at least $61.5 million in damages and attorney fees has prompted a medical network to challenge the constitutionality of a Louisiana statute that imposes exponential penalties for taking unlawful preferred provider organization discounts.In September 2009, Dr. George Williams filed a suit, seeking class-action status, against BestComp, contending that the network had illegally taken PPO discounts from his bills to workers' compensation insurers for treating workers' compensation patients. The class action is still in its infancy...