Blue Cross,a medical insurer,publishes lists of "usual,customary,and reasonable" rates for medical services.Blue Cross insureds can then shop for medical services to be certain they are fully covered.A physician who charges rates higher than Blue Cross alleges there is a combination in restraint of trade to force him out of business and a price-fixing conspiracy.Is he right?

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The Answer of Blue Cross,a medical insurer,publishes lists of "usual,customary,and reasonable" rates for medical services.Blue Cross insureds can then shop for medical services to be certain they are fully covered.A physician who charges rates higher than Blue Cross alleges there is a combination in restraint of trade to force him out of business and a price-fixing conspiracy.Is he right?

Blue Cross,a Medical Insurer,publishes Lists of "Usual,customary,and Reasonable" Rates for Medical