California Hospital Association sues Anthem Blue Cross over patient safety

The California Hospital Association has sued Anthem Blue Cross of California, accusing the insurer of violating state patient safety laws by failing to facilitate members' transfer to post-acute care, Becker’s Payer Issues reports. The CHA alleges that Anthem's actions have left around 4,500 patients waiting in hospitals and emergency departments for approval of post-acute care. The CHA is seeking an injunction to prevent Anthem from denying payment for inpatient care before agreeing on a post-discharge treatment plan with providers.