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23 People Got Honest About The Most Expensive Medical Bill They Received DESPITE Having Insurance

The author's experience highlights the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in managing medical emergencies and dealing with insurance complications.

Letters: Don't idolize UnitedHealthcare CEO; for-profit health care ensures more rage

For-profit health care leads to significant problems for insured people despite positive ratings.
Legal obligations regarding support for Ukraine are weaker than often suggested.

The right believes the healthcare CEO shooting suspect is a liberal wacko'. The truth is complicated

Luigi Mangione's case reveals a rare bipartisan concern over healthcare issues, transcending traditional political divides.
#climate-change

Why Don't Climate Evacuees Just Leave? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Residents of Rancho Palos Verdes face significant risks due to rising landslides, yet many are reluctant to evacuate their homes.

The town that fears losing its high street to climate change podcast

Tenbury Wells has seen an increase in flooding, challenging local businesses and highlighting the issues of insurance and flood defenses.

Why Don't Climate Evacuees Just Leave? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Residents of Rancho Palos Verdes face significant risks due to rising landslides, yet many are reluctant to evacuate their homes.

The town that fears losing its high street to climate change podcast

Tenbury Wells has seen an increase in flooding, challenging local businesses and highlighting the issues of insurance and flood defenses.
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#patient-advocacy

26 Sneaky, Shady, And Surprising Industry Secrets We Were Never Supposed To Know

Medical supply pricing is excessively marked up, significantly burdening patients.

The People Cheering the UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

The difficulties in navigating the healthcare system can feel more burdensome than the illness itself for patients and families.

Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their baby

Patients face unexpected upfront fees for pregnancy care, causing stress during a vulnerable time.

26 Sneaky, Shady, And Surprising Industry Secrets We Were Never Supposed To Know

Medical supply pricing is excessively marked up, significantly burdening patients.

The People Cheering the UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

The difficulties in navigating the healthcare system can feel more burdensome than the illness itself for patients and families.

Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their baby

Patients face unexpected upfront fees for pregnancy care, causing stress during a vulnerable time.
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The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson: Letters to the Editor - Dec. 9, 2024

The senseless killing of CEO Brian Thompson calls for unity and support for his family and colleagues.
Discussions on the death penalty arise in response to this crime.

A toddler got a nasal swab test but left before seeing a doctor. The bill was $445.

Unexpected ER bills can arise even when a patient does not receive treatment.
Transparency in medical costs is crucial for families to avoid financial surprises.
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Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All

Insurance companies can deny coverage based on genetic predispositions, despite customers being healthy at the time of application.

Florida's real estate boom is drowning in risk - but builders keep pushing forward

Florida is leading in risky development, constructing thousands of buildings in flood-prone areas despite increasing storm risks.

When a Cyclist Gets Hit by a Car: The Uphill Battle for Justice

Cyclists face significant challenges in seeking justice after being hit by cars, even when fault is clear.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused billions in damage. Here's how to deal with your insurer

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have left Florida residents facing daunting insurance claim processes amid extensive losses and dissatisfaction with coverage.

How can buyers buy an old home with electrical, insurance woes?

Upgrading electrical systems in older homes is essential for insurance and safety.
#patient-experience

She was on the surgical table just once but was billed for two operations

Jamie Holmes faced unexpected medical bills after surgery despite prior insurance agreement, highlighting issues in transparency and accountability in medical billing.

Can You Ignore a Medical Bill?

Catherine's struggle with medical debt highlights the lack of transparency in healthcare billing.

'I Don't Want to Die.' He needed mental health care. He found a ghost network

Access to mental health care remains a significant barrier for many individuals in crisis.

She was on the surgical table just once but was billed for two operations

Jamie Holmes faced unexpected medical bills after surgery despite prior insurance agreement, highlighting issues in transparency and accountability in medical billing.

Can You Ignore a Medical Bill?

Catherine's struggle with medical debt highlights the lack of transparency in healthcare billing.

'I Don't Want to Die.' He needed mental health care. He found a ghost network

Access to mental health care remains a significant barrier for many individuals in crisis.
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The human cost of ghost networks

Accessing mental health care is critically difficult for people with severe illness, often leading to dire consequences.

Woman 'living in fear' over lack of insurance for thatched home granted permission to replace roof

The council's refusal of planning permission over fears of altering village aesthetics illustrates the tension between heritage preservation and individual homeowner needs.

Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk has become 'bigger issue' than locals can handle

The reopening of the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk is delayed due to unresolved insurance issues, causing frustration among local officials.

Car makers' shady data sharing takes spotlight in GM connected car scandal

Car owners facing insurance issues due to GM's data sharing practice
Potential industry impact if more drivers pursue legal action
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