We currently represent Christus Health Gulf Coast, Christus Health Southeast Texas, Gulf Coast Division, Inc., Memorial Hermann Hospital System and Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas against Aetna, Inc., and Aetna Health, Inc. seeking a reimbursement for medical services totaling more than $13 million.
At the onset, this case involved an important issue jurisdiction and the proper application of the federal Medicare Act. The trial court dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction and the court of appeals affirmed the trial court. The Texas Supreme Court unanimously reversed the trial court and the court of appeals and remanded the case for further proceedings. The United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Texas Hospital Association appeared as friends of the court to support our clients’ arguments.
Christus Health Gulf Coast v. Aetna, Inc., 237 S.W.3d 338 (Tex. 2007). |
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