Phia GroupPhia Group Mediahttps://www.phiagroup.com/Media/PostsWhat's Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander? Analyzing BUCA-ASO PPO Agreements!https://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/298/whats-good-for-the-goose-is-good-for-the-gander-analyzing-buca-aso-ppo-agreementsWebinarsTue, 20 Aug 2013 21:13:00 GMT<div class="entry"> <p>We are all familiar with the contractual restrictions, limitations, and prohibitions imposed upon independent benefit plans and third party administrators utilizing major PPO networks.  Whether it is restrictive deadlines, an inability to negotiate directly with providers, a prohibition on audits, or an obligation to pay in accordance with terms you’ll never see, many have complained about the apparent inequity established by these contracts.  Few, however, have analyzed the network contracts existing between major carriers and their own network providers.  One might be surprised to learn that these major carriers and ASOs not only recognize the importance of these items, but assert these rights for themselves!  Join The Phia Group’s CEO – Adam V. Russo, Esq. – as well as its Sr. VP & General Counsel – Ron E. Peck, Esq. – as they dissect contractual terms existing between carriers and their network providers, and share the realization that they know exactly what is important to you.</p> </div> 298