Blue Cross Lawsuit Against Avee Attacks Point of Care Testing

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bcbs lawsuitA recent lawsuit by Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey has the potential to cripple point of care testing arrangements often employed by drug and alcohol treatment centers.  At risk is not only the roughly $36 Million sought to be recouped by BC/BS, but also perhaps the many millions more which may be claimed by other payers as well.

BC/BS is making serious allegations against Avee Laboratories, Alere, Inc., and a number of recovery centers.  The factual allegations include:Continue reading