Millions of Americans in recent years have stumbled upon this experience: filing a claim for health insurance that once might have been paid immediately but instead is just as quickly denied. If insurers’ experience and explanation often seems arbitrary and absurd, this could be because companies seem increasingly willing to employ computer algorithms or people with little relevant experience to issue rapid-fire claim denials sometimes packets at the time without reviewing the patient’s medical records. One job title in one company was denial nurse. It’s a practical way for insurers…
Read MoreTag: rise
With the rise of legal gambling, some states want to teach teenagers about the risks
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (AP) As a senior in high school, Nick was blessed with a deadly and accurate jump shot from long three-point range, something he was quick to cash in on. He and his gym buddies not far from the Jersey Shore would compete to see who could make the most baskets, at $5 or $10 a pop. “It gave a different dynamic to the day, a certain level of excitement,” Nick said. “I didn’t know how far she would keep going.” Before long, he was betting staggering amounts…
Read MoreAs suicides rise in southeast Minnesota, mental health specialists seek to promote a message of hope
ROCHESTER Before becoming a suicide prevention coordinator, Josh Jensen was a teenager who struggled with depression, feelings of hopelessness, and traumatic conditions that he now helps others struggle through as a mobile crisis supervisor. As a child, Jensen was raised in a tumultuous home by a mother who suffered a head injury in her teens. Her stepfather was a kind and generous man who helped Jensen’s mother cope and regulate her behavior. While returning from school one day, Jensen’s biological father pulled him aside and told him that his stepfather…
Read MoreHealth insurance claims denials are on the rise and getting weirder
This article was reviewed based on Science X’s editorial process and policies. The editors have highlighted the following attributes ensuring the credibility of the content: verified renowned news agency correct OK! Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public domain Millions of Americans in recent years have stumbled upon this experience: filing a claim for health insurance that once might have been paid immediately but is instead just as quickly denied. If the insurer’s experience and explanation often seems arbitrary and absurd, it could be because companies seem increasingly willing to employ computer algorithms or…
Read More