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December 19, 2018

Insurer Denies New Wheelchair For Chicago Child

Keisheya Spencer says she never expected to have to fight her insurance company to cover a wheelchair for her son with Cerebral palsy, Keyshawn Griffin. Spencer says that her...

December 17, 2018

Price Depends On Who Is Paying

A new story from Kaiser Health News highlights how a health provider’s price for medical implants is heavily dependent on who is paying. When Kim Daniels had reconstructive surgery...

December 12, 2018

Insurers Increasingly Offer Narrow Network Plans

In 2019, it will be more important than ever for consumers to educate themselves about their insurance plans and specifically their network of providers. While the news that more...

December 5, 2018

Consumer Cost Concerns – In Their Own Words

American health care consumers are frequently frustrated by unexpected costs, a lack of transparency and other roadblocks when it comes to accessing the health care they need. Many have...

November 28, 2018

Beware Of Big Surprise Bills From Medical Labs

In addition to surprise medical bills they may incur from emergency departments, hospitals, and doctors, consumers need to be aware of surprise bills from medical labs. An Iowa woman...

November 15, 2018

Consumer Cost Concerns: Consumers Contact CQC

American health care consumers are frequently frustrated by unexpected costs, a lack of transparency and other roadblocks to accessing the health care they need. Many have taken to social...