Healthcare Insurance

Murder, Insurance CEO, and a Bestselling Book

Jay Feinman’s 2010 book, *Delay, Deny, Defend*, criticizing the US healthcare insurance industry’s claims practices, has surged in popularity following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Bullet casings at the crime scene bore inscriptions mirroring the book’s title, raising speculation about a possible connection to the suspect, Luigi Mangione. The book details how insurance companies prioritize profits over fulfilling their promises to policyholders. While Feinman has remained silent on the matter, the book’s renewed prominence highlights the ongoing debate surrounding insurance industry practices.

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Connecticut Rejects Anthem’s Anesthesia Time Limit Cuts

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s policy to limit anesthesia coverage based on procedure time, impacting patients in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, has been reversed. The policy would have denied payment for anesthesia exceeding pre-determined time limits, potentially leaving patients with substantial out-of-pocket costs. This decision drew swift criticism for potentially increasing patient debt and prioritizing corporate profits. While Anthem offered claim dispute options, the ASA advised affected individuals to contact their state insurance commissioner or legislator.

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