Maryland O.D.s file suit over Davis Vision contract.(News Review)

Review of Optometry, August, 2004

The Maryland Optometric Association filed an antitrust suit last month against Davis Vision Inc. and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, alleging that Davis Vision and CareFirst have unlawfully restrained competition in the sale of prescription eyeglasses.

Last month, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced that it would consolidate its vision products under Davis Vision for all its members in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia beginning October 1. CareFirst says it provides health insurance products, direct health care and administrative services to more than 3.2 million individuals and groups in these areas and in Delaware.

At issue: MOA says that the defendants have established a two-tier...

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