SpecialtyCare Inc. et al. v. Health Care Services Corporation

Docket No.
26-2269
Appellate Court
Seventh Circuit

Goal

  • Award damages
  • Compel defendant action
  • Declaration that defendant action is unlawful

Issues

Case History

Why This Matters:

Why This Matters 

The plaintiffs, three neuromonitoring companies, allege that the defendant, a health insurer, is withholding or delaying payment following resolution of the No Surprises Act’s arbitration process—a process used to resolve payment disputes for surprise out-of-network bills between payers and out-of-network health care providers. The plaintiffs argue that this delay in payment violates the No Surprises Act, the Federal Arbitration Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and Illinois state law prohibiting unfair and deceptive trade practices. On appeal, the plaintiffs argue that the district court erred in dismissing the case.

Potential Impact:

Potential Impact:

Actions that flout the intent of the No Surprises Act arbitration process through delayed or withheld payments could lead to higher costs and lower-quality care for patients.

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Current Status

Briefing is ongoing

Important Date

Defendant's Response Brief Due

Legal Issues

Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Federal Arbitration Act, Illinois State Law, No Surprises Act

Topic(s)

Arbitration Awards/Conduct No Surprises Act

Date Filed
June 12, 2026
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
Appellate Court
Court
Seventh Circuit
Plaintiff(s)
SpecialtyCare Inc.; Remote Neuromonitoring Physicians PC; Sentient Physicians PC
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
Polsinelli PC
Amicus Briefs for Plaintiff(s)

American Medical Association et al.; Emergency Department Practice Management Association et al.

Plaintiff Type
Health Care Provider
Defendant(s)
Health Care Services Corporation
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Crowell & Moring LLP
Defendant Type
Insurance Company