COVID Test Reimbursement Case Dismissed After Provider Fails To Amend Complaints

Mealey's (September 1, 2022, 3:20 PM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — A California federal court on Aug. 17 entered a final order dismissing five complaints brought by a health care provider seeking reimbursement from an insurer for COVID testing services after previously holding that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act did not provide a private right of action to health care providers but allowing the provider to amend its complaint to bring claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act when the provider failed to amend its complaint and instead filed notices of appeal....