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Judges Said These Doctors Wrongly Denied Coverage. Insurers Still Employ Them.
Some insurance companies and their doctors have repeatedly faced criticism in court for denying mental health treatment.
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Say Insurance Industry Is to Blame in UHC CEO Killing
In a new poll, 69 percent of respondents put a “great deal or moderate amount” of blame on healthcare coverage denials.
I Got Cancer at 35. The Health Insurance System Delayed My Treatment for Months.
Young adults face rising cancer rates — and barriers to timely interventions.
Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups Lag Following Trump’s Election
Meanwhile, a Biden administration push to give “Dreamers” access to coverage and subsidies is facing court challenges.
Luigi Mangione’s Indictment Is Another Example of the Dangers of Terror Charges
The indictment comes as some states expand terror laws to ensnare protesters who block “critical infrastructure.”
Trump’s Picks for Top Federal Health Agencies Look Like “Team of Opponents”
The president-elect’s choices for many agencies hold positions on abortion and vaccination that are often at odds.
Indigenous Patients Threatened by Collections Over Medical Debt Government Owes
Federal law says they aren’t liable for medical bills the Indian Health Service promises to pay. Some are billed anyway.
It’s Not Just Denied Claims. Insurance Firms Are Hiring Middlemen to Deny Meds.
Lawmakers are looking to break up massive health care conglomerates that manage nearly 80 percent of prescriptions.
Top 5 US Health Insurers’ Annual Profits Jumped 230 Percent Since ACA’s Passage
The lion’s share goes to UnitedHealth Group, which reportedly denies nearly 1 in 3 medical claims from policy holders.
Sanders: Reaction to UHC CEO Death Is “Reflection” of “Cruel” Health Care System
“Many, many people are furious at the health insurance companies,” Sanders said.