The Doctor Patient Rights Project recently published a study which details how many health insurance companies are denying claims for the ER visits of their clients in a concerted effort to make its subscribers– particularly those who are poor or live in rural areas– too afraid to visit an ER lest they be charged for the entire amount of their hospital visit. The study focused on Anthem, which through its related networks is the largest health insurance provider in America, but notes that other providers are following suit.
“The purpose of this program is to spread fear,” said Dr. Ryan Stanton, a critical care and emergency medical specialist in Lexington, Kentucky.
“Anthem is the big boy on the block, but other health insurers are picking up on it,” said Dr. Stanton. “They’re like a child getting into daddy’s wallet. They take a few dollars at a time and, if they don’t get caught, keep going.”
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