Aetna and Medical Societies Negotiate Physician Relations Pact
June 4th, 2008
As part of the lawsuit settlement agreement between medical societies and Aetna, the lawsuit parties have unveiled “Guiding Principles” outlining behaviors and business actions that will govern Aetna in its interactions with health professionals. The agreement is entitled “Aetna’s Guiding Principles for Physician Relations.”
“Aetna has made significant progress in its relationships with physicians by changing past practices that were not consistently transparent and respectful of providers,” said Bob Seligson, PAI President and NCMS CEO/EVP. “Aetna’s voluntary continuation of the business practices from the settlement is a model for other health plans.”
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