Humana Files "Reverse FOIA" Action against Defense Health Agency

FisherBroyles LLP, Lexology, June 1, 2018

In an unusual action, health insurance giant Humana’s government arm, Humana Government Business (also known as Humana Military), has filed suit against the agency responsible for the operation of Tricare in an attempt to protect what the company deems proprietary and trade secret information. The suit, dubbed a “reverse freedom of information act” (FOIA) suit, was filed earlier this week and seeks to prevent the Defense Health Agency (DHA) from releasing certain information related to Humana’s $45 billion contract with DHA for its administration of Tricare in the nation’s eastern region.

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