Arizona AG Sues MultiPlan, Major Health Insurers over Alleged Algorithm Price-Fixing
The suit says the companies used a shared algorithm and confidential claims data to suppress reimbursements and raise patients' out-of-pocket costs.
- On Monday, June 1, 2026, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sued MultiPlan and eight major insurers, alleging they used a shared algorithm to fix prices and underpay providers for out-of-network care.
- The lawsuit claims insurers relied on a shared algorithm to set reimbursement rates, effectively erasing market competition while padding profit margins at the expense of patients and medical providers.
- Chandler physician Dr. Andrew Carroll said the scheme hurts patient care, while Dr. Jason Jameson with the Arizona Medical Association added, "Arizona is already facing a dire healthcare workforce shortage & And the insurance price-fixing schemes are driving physicians out of practice."
- MultiPlan spokesperson Jen O'Connor denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit a "copycat" of a dismissed California case , while CVS Health spokesperson Phillip Blando said, "We deny the allegations and will defend ourselves vigorously."
- Seeking a permanent injunction, the lawsuit demands the companies surrender profits and pay civil penalties, as Attorney General Mayes also seeks restitution for harmed Arizonans.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sues major health insurers for alleged price-fixing conspiracy
PHOENIX (KYMA, NBC) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a lawsuit Monday against MultiPlan and other major health insurers. According to a press release, the lawsuit alleges MultiPlan, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other health insurers "quietly built and operated a system that slashed payments to doctors and hospitals and left Arizonans having to pay more for out-of-network care." The press release says the lawsuit also alleges…
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