UnitedHealthcare Denies Coma Patient’s Claim: Outrage Over Medically Necessary Care Denial
Dr. Zachary Levy’s viral social media post alleges UnitedHealthcare denied a claim for a comatose patient with a brain hemorrhage, heart failure, and ventilator dependence, citing a lack of proof of medical necessity. This incident follows the recent killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, sparking intense scrutiny of the health insurance industry and calls for reform. The company, while stating 90% of claims are approved, has not publicly addressed Levy’s specific case. The situation highlights ongoing frustrations with prior authorization requirements and the industry’s practices regarding claim denials.
John Q. Hosedrinker