LEGAL UPDATE Favorable Ruling of the Supreme Court The Louisiana Supreme Court issued a favorable ruling in the matter of Walter George and Janie George v. Progressive Waste Solutions of La, Inc and ABC Insurance Company. The issue before the court was whether the trial court erred in granting the defendant’s Motion in Limine to exclude from evidence the full amount of medical bills charged for plaintiff’s injuries based upon a medical factoring agreement in this personal injury lawsuit. The trial court’s ruling undermined the validity and enforceability of the assignment of the receivable lien by Mr. George’s medical provider impinging on the practical collectability of the medical provider’s receivable asset. The LSMS filed an amicus brief urging the court to reverse and remand this ruling. Friday afternoon the Supreme Court ruled accordingly, holding that “in the absence of any evidence that plaintiff is not liable for the full billed medical charges in this matter, defendant cannot benefit from any reduction as a result of the subject medical factoring agreement. For the reasons set forth herein, the trial court’s ruling granting the defendant’s Motion in Limine is hereby reversed and the matter is remanded for further proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion.” Click here to review the court ruling.
The Louisiana State Medical Society is proud to announce that our sponsored health plan, Advantage Physicians Healthcare Trust (“APHT”), has been formally approved by the Louisiana Department of Insurance. To meet demand and ensure a positive customer experience, we will begin a phased rollout over the coming months. Starting January 15th, APHT will launch a self-service marketing site for Employers and Brokers and begin processing applications for group coverage for current LSMS members only. • Reserve your spot in line by completing the “request a quote” form. By submitting your request, you’ll automatically be added to APHT’s mailing list for updates on the Trust’s launch. The APHT team will prioritize applications based on the order received, LSMS status, and internal capacity. (Please also note that a minimum of two full-time employees must enroll for your business to be eligible for coverage). We look forward to providing the members of the LSMS with outstanding excellent health plan options at the best prices available in the market for many years to come.
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