Health insurers are increasingly interfering in care, an NBC News investigation found. Doctors say the stakes are highest in cancer care, when delays can be the difference between life and death.

Summary

Health insurance companies are increasingly denying cancer treatments and screenings recommended by physicians, leading to delays and potential harm for patients.

These denials, often based on internal rules lacking transparency, can result in serious adverse events, disease progression, and even death.

While prior authorization is intended to save money, physicians argue that the current system is inefficient and detrimental to patient care.

  • HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com
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    5 days ago

    oh yeah. been on blue cross most of my life. Its like you see with so many things now. Denial is standard to see if they can shake out anyone who won’t go through the appeals process. The more expensive the more they fight the appeals and repeat the denials. If you fight and live long enough you might get the needed care.