Whistleblower Chris Deacon helps secure $100 million settlement against Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Chris Deacon, a former health‑care employee turned whistleblower, spent months reviewing legal and financial records that alleged misconduct by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The investigation led to a settlement in which Horizon paid $100 million to resolve claims that it overbilled hospitals and doctors and secured a state contract through fraudulent means.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin described the deal as historic, saying it sends a clear warning to insurers that abusive practices will not be tolerated.
Deacon says the outcome shows employers must stop tolerating profiteering in the health‑care system and plans to continue pursuing similar accountability efforts.
This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by STAT.
Original headline: “STAT+: This whistleblower took on a health insurance giant and a political machine. She’s not stopping there”
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