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The Catholic Health Association of the United States, American Hospital Association and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) have created the Alliance for Access to Care and its #HealthcareHere website to raise awareness about #BarriersToCare faced by patients because of health #insurance denials. “We’re uncovering more and more barriers to care that need to be made public, so that we could impress upon our policymakers that changes need to happen,” said Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM, CHA president and CEO. 👉 Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q027Y-Pw0 Crux

Taxpayer dollars have become a lucrative revenue stream for some of the nation’s largest health insurers by charging local governments exorbitant fees. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02V_vY90 #HealthInsurance

A recent investigation reveals that companies such as EviCore profit by denying necessary treatments through opaque algorithms and rigid guidelines. This "denials for dollars" approach not only jeopardizes patient care but also raises ethical questions about the role of profit in health decisions. Learn more in ProPublica: https://hubs.li/Q02VSpzy0 #AI #healthcare #InsuranceReform

A Senate investigation has uncovered a troubling trend among Medicare Advantage insurers. UnitedHealth, Humana and CVS are ramping up their use of technology to deny claims, resulting in a 25% denial rate for post-acute coverage requests. As technology evolves, we must ensure it serves patient needs. Read the article from STAT (subscription required): https://hubs.li/Q02TRSg10 #healthcare #Medicare #AI

Preston Nafz’s journey highlights the complexities of medical billing in today’s healthcare landscape. After years of lacrosse, he needed surgery for debilitating hip pain, but the absence of a specific CPT code led to insurance challenges. Before undergoing any medical procedure, it’s crucial to verify coverage with your insurer and understand the billing codes involved. Learn more: https://wapo.st/4drzicg #MedicalBilling #healthcare

The American Hospital Association reports that skyrocketing administrative costs and burdensome insurer policies are increasing care #denials and delaying patient care. It’s time to prioritize patient access over red tape! Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02Q1ZYj0 #HealthcareHere #PatientAdvocacy #AccessToCare

Many people find themselves in their health insurance company's "ghost network," leaving them without access to #MentalHealth care. Providers listed are often retired, deceased or not accepting new patients, highlighting a critical issue in our healthcare system. Full story: https://hubs.li/Q02PMkXG0 #HealthcareHere #AccessToCare

Learn more about how corporate health insurers make it harder for you to receive the #healthcare you need: www.HealthcareHere.org #HealthcareHere

Lawmakers are scrutinizing #MultiPlan for allegedly conspiring with insurers to suppress claim payments, leaving patients with large bills. Transparency and conflict of interest in healthcare costs are under the spotlight. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02MVHxV0 #HealthcareHere #insurance

The #MedicareAdvantage system is facing scrutiny as private insurers such as #UnitedHealth profit by manipulating patient risk scores, creating challenges for healthcare providers and patients. See how this impacts care and costs in this STAT video: https://hubs.li/Q02LLt-d0 #HealthcareHere https://hubs.li/Q02LLzMs0