Over two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many people continue to grapple with worsened mental health associated with social distancing, income loss, and death and illness. Roughly one-third (32%) of…
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Dependent care, lapsing insurance impact heart health in women amid pandemic
February 03, 2022 6 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Source: Healio Interviews Disclosures: Bairey Merz reports consulting for iRhythm Technologies. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL…
Covid’s mental health toll makes therapists hard to find. Insurance companies make it harder.
Ask anyone about a recent experience trying to find a therapist and you will be regaled with stories of unreturned calls, long waitlists and hopelessness. If they need a therapist…
Equal mental health insurance coverage elusive despite legal guarantee
Placeholder while article actions load Max Tillitt was finally making progress in his battle with addiction and mental illness when word arrived that United Behavioral Health was cutting off his…
Doctors say cancer patient needs treatment. Insurance called it unnecessary
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – Cancer patients say their lives are locked in limbo after Aetna, a major healthcare insurance company, is accused of wrongfully denying coverage claims for “life changing”…
State hits Anthem with whopping fine for insurance violations
By Rebecca Grapevine and Andy Miller The state insurance department has levied a $5 million fine against health insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, the largest such penalty in the…