Order Denying Respondent’s Motion To Dismiss
In June 2026, Pediatric Associates filed a petition for an administrative determination, arguing that Agency for Health Care Administration's (AHCA) new payment methodology constitutes an unadopted rule ("RU") that financially damages healthcare networks. AHCA moved to dismiss the lawsuit and the hearing was on August 10, 2026. Administrative Law Judge W. David Watkins denied AHCA's motion to dismiss . . .
