North Carolina Suit Could Signal Change In Covid Claims Disputes
Since the pandemic began, most of the COVID-19-related business interruption disputes have not gone in favor of the policyholders, especially in federal court. More than 90% of motions to dismiss in federal lawsuits, in fact, have been upheld in cases heard.
Some legal experts are now wondering if that trend is about to bend in the other direction. One case in particular, in North Carolina federal court, involving a major health care network, is far from adjudicated and has not made it to the appellate level. But it could turn out to be a chink in insurers armor and, perhaps, a blueprint for other COVID-damaged policyholders to follow, some say.
I agree that this case is significant, especially in light of the favorable results for policyholders in a similar, state-level lawsuit in North Carolina, said Tom Baker, an insurance law scholar and law professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
Because Novant is a major player, with 700 health care centers, including 15 hospitals, hundreds of outpatient and physician clinics, and more than 29,000 employees, and has asked for millions of dollars in insurance payments, the insurance industry is watching closely.
I think Novant and the other cases out there that have gone the same way are harbingers of a change in the insurers fortunes on motions to dismiss these cases, said attorney Andy Lundberg, managing director of Burford Capital, which finances a variety of insurance coverage lawsuits.
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Affiliation
Novant Health announced a new affiliation with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on 21 April 2015. The St. Jude affiliate clinic is located in Charlotte, North Carolina . The St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital provides specialized hematology and oncology care for pediatric patients in North and South Carolina.
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Blue Cross Nc Atrium Health And Novant Health Sign Industry
DURHAM, N.C. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina , advancing its efforts to transform health care, has signed new value-based, multi-year agreements with Atrium Health and Novant Health two of North Carolinas largest health systems. Both systems are joining Blue Cross NCs Blue Premier value-based program, a contractual arrangement that holds the systems and Blue Cross NC jointly accountable for better health outcomes, exceptional patient experience and lower costs.
The addition of Atrium Health and Novant Health means that seven of the states largest health systems are participating in Blue Premier beginning in 2020. The agreements put Blue Cross NC on track to meet its goal of having 50 percent of its members served by providers in value-based, shared-risk agreements in 2020. This unprecedented level of commitment from seven large health systems establishes Blue Premier as the most rapid and comprehensive shift to value-based payment in the nation by any health plan.
At Novant Health, we have thoughtfully approached the navigation from fee-for-service to value-based care for years, said Pam Oliver, MD, EVP and President of Novant Healths Physician Network. We believe this joint accountability model enhances quality, cost, and patient experience as a foundation for care, which closely aligns with our mission to improve the health of our communities, one person at a time.
Attorneys Say Win In Nc Covid
Since the pandemic began, most of the COVID-19-related business interruption disputes have not gone in favor of the policyholders, especially in federal court. More than 90% of motions to dismiss in federal lawsuits, in fact, have been upheld in cases heard.
Some legal experts are now wondering if that trend is about to bend in the other direction. One case in particular, in North Carolina federal court, involving a major health care network, is far from adjudicated and has not made it to the appellate level. But it could turn out to be a chink in insurers armor and, perhaps, a blueprint for other COVID-damaged policyholders to follow, some say
I agree that this case is significant, especially in light of the favorable results for policyholders in a similar, state-level lawsuit in North Carolina, said Tom Baker, an insurance law scholar and law professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
Because Novant is a major player, with 700 health care centers, including 15 hospitals, hundreds of outpatient and physician clinics, and more than 29,000 employees, and has asked for millions of dollars in insurance payments, the insurance industry is watching closely.
I think Novant and the other cases out there that have gone the same way are harbingers of a change in the insurers fortunes on motions to dismiss these cases, said attorney Andy Lundberg, managing director of Burford Capital, which finances a variety of insurance coverage lawsuits.
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Paying On Faith: Ministries Offer Alternative To Health Insurance
When John Uit de Flesch was uninsured last year, his childrens vaccines were covered by the state.
When he took the children for shots this year, he produced the Medi-Share card hed gotten to comply with the Affordable Care Act mandate that everyone must have health coverage. He was billed $1,080 for shots and checkups for his two tots.
Uit de Flesch , pastor of Every Nation Baptist Church on Charlottes North Tryon Street, says he feels like hes being penalized for obeying the law. As a Christian I dont believe its right to disobey the government, he said.
But he doesnt actually have health insurance. Instead, hes among a small but growing number of Christians joining health care sharing ministries, in which members agree to abide by Christian lifestyle principles and contribute to each others medical expenses.
John Uit de Flesch is among a small but growing number of Christians joining health care sharing ministries, in which members agree to abide by Christian lifestyle principles and contribute to each others medical expenses.
Four long-standing ministries Christian Healthcare Ministries, Liberty HealthShare,Medi-Share and Samaritan Ministries qualify as an alternative to health insurance under the ACA. That means members wont face tax penalties.
For many local doctors, that makes patients like the Uit de Flesches a new twist in an already complex coverage scene.
Sharing burdens
An ACA alternative
Is it safe?
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Comprehensive Stroke Center Certifications
On 23 June 2017, it was reported that Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center had achieved a Comprehensive Stroke Center designation from the Joint Commission and American Heart Association, the first hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina with the designation and the second within the Novant Health system. Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina was previously designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center in 2012, and has been re-certified three times. Comprehensive Stroke Center certification recognizes hospitals that meet standards to treat the most complex stroke cases, and is the highest level of stroke certification available.
