April 3, 2019
WA Woman Faces $227K In Medical Bills
Debbie Moehnke was already in a Vancouver, Wash., medical clinic when she had a massive heart attack. She had made the appointment because her feet were extremely swollen, her...
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With medical debt the leading cause of bankruptcy in the country, a new video report from CBS News highlights how a loophole leaves consumers with surprise medical bills that...
April 3, 2019
As Judge Strikes Down AR, KY Work Requirements, Consumers In Other States Brace For Their Own
Photo by Heidi de Marco/KHN In New Hampshire, some residents are anxiously preparing for the state’s Medicaid work requirements to take effect this June. The change, which will impact...
March 27, 2019
AMA: Prior Authorization Process Is Dangerous
In an op-ed published in the Baltimore Sun, Dr. Barbara McAneny, president of the American Medical Association, outlines the dangers of insurance prior authorizations. Prior authorizations can delay consumers’...
March 27, 2019
Surprise Medical Bills Result In Home Liens, Crippling Debt
After Nicole Briggs woke up one night with intense stomach pain and drove herself to a freestanding ER, she was told that she had appendicitis and needed surgery. As...
March 25, 2019
Insurance Companies, Hospitals Resist Transparency Proposal
Insurance companies and hospitals are fighting against a recent proposal to increase transparency for consumers, according to The Wall Street Journal. The proposed rule, which Consumers for Quality Care...
March 25, 2019
Critics Warn Consumers Against Short-Term Plans In Arizona
Critics in Arizona, including Democratic lawmakers and physicians, are warning consumers about the risks associated with short-term limited-duration insurance plans (STLDI), reports The Arizona Mirror. They warn that the...
March 25, 2019
WA Couple Faces Surprise Medical Bill
When David Sprecher’s wife, Tyna, was having issues breathing following pneumonia treatment, he brought her to a local emergency room. He believed did everything right, choosing an in-network hospital,...
March 20, 2019
More States Around The Country Address Surprise Billing
As surprise medical bills cause headaches for consumers around the country, some states have ramped up efforts to protect consumers. Consumers for Quality Care has reported on changes lawmakers...
March 20, 2019
CA Families Struggle To Receive Mental Health Care
In February 2018, Jill Williams brought her 25-year old son, Austin, to the Sutter Roseville emergency room. Austin, who has schizophrenia, was agitated, not speaking, and unable to walk....