February 10, 2006
Foundation Health v. Westside EKG Associates
Case Number(s):
SC05-870, SC05-871, SC05-872

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Summary:

In these three consolidated cases, the Fourth District Court of Appeal has asked this Court to decide whether medical service providers can enforce the prompt payment provision of Florida's HMO Act by bringing a breach of contract claim as a third party beneficiary of the contract between the HMO and its subscriber. Amicus briefs have been filed by the AARP and groups representing insurers, hospitals and doctors.