Fairmark Partners is investigating the possibility of filing a class-action lawsuit, along with help from current and former employees, against aerospace giant Lockheed Martin over its handling of employee benefit contributions.
BetterHealth, an online therapy company, did not admit wrongdoing in their settlement. "This industry-standard practice is routinely used by some of the largest health providers," the company said in a statement.
New Jersey, which has one of the country's largest state employee health plans, has an ongoing conflict with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, alleging the insurer failed to deliver on a program designed to reduce health care costs.
According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, more than 400 companies have seen their ratings skyrocket in response to a sudden surge of positive reviews.
The issue of conflicts of interest has become more pressing as drug prices soar and health care companies reach out to the academic and policy community for advice.