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…
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Health 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…
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