Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. v. Kell

Andrews, Chief Judge.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. (Blue Cross) appeals from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to Dr. Kell 1 on Blue Cross’ counterclaim against Dr. Kell in his original suit seeking reimbursement of claims from Blue Cross for patients treated at his clinic, The Private Clinic.

Review of Proceedings

Kell initiated litigation against the State Merit System in October 1991, contending that he was owed $154,867 for medical services rendered to employees insured by it (Case No. D-93448). The State Merit System’s insurance program is administered by Blue Cross.

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