Ballad Health et al. v. UnitedHealth Group Inc. et al.

Docket No.
2:25-cv-00176
District Court
Tennessee Eastern

Goal

  • Award damages
  • Declaration that defendant action is unlawful

Litigation Content

Why this Matters:

The plaintiff health systems argue that the defendant breached their contractual agreement by systematically denying Medicare Advantage claims for medically necessary care and engaged in fraudulent activity that the defendants have misrepresented to federal regulators. The plaintiffs also allege that an arbitration agreement between the parties is void as a matter of public policy given that it serves to conceal the defendants’ activities. The improper denial of claims can harm patients, health care providers, and federal health programs.

Potential Impact:

Safeguards against the improper denial of Medicare Advantage claims and other fraudulent schemes are essential to ensuring timely patient access to necessary care, avoiding unnecessary financial strains on health systems, and promoting the efficient use of government funding.

Litigation Information

Current Status

Briefing is ongoing