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title: "STAT+: In a fight over denied claims, HCA sues out-of-state Blue Cross Blue Shield plan"
description: "Several Texas hospitals are suing an out-of-state Blue Cross for unpaid medical claims, highlighting the varying standards for whether care is medically necessary."
author: "Bob Herman"
section: health
published: 2026-10-06T13:32:30.342664+00:00
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# STAT+: In a fight over denied claims, HCA sues out-of-state Blue Cross Blue Shield plan

*Several Texas hospitals are suing an out-of-state Blue Cross for unpaid medical claims, highlighting the varying standards for whether care is medically necessary.*

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Bob Herman · STAT News · Photo: Adobe

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Originally published by STAT News: https://www.statnews.com/2026/09/18/hca-hospitals-sue-independence-blue-cross-prior-authorization/?utm_campaign=rss