The health system claims the policy, which reduces reimbursement for some inpatient hospital stays, violates federal law and its reimbursement contract with Aetna. The insurer disagreed with Jefferson's allegations.
Healthcare Dive published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 08 Apr 2026.
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