Anthem Blue Cross says the $51,000 helicopter ride wasn't 'medically necessary.' But doctors, amid a medical emergency, believed otherwise. Columnist Davidlaz explains:
But the thing that never ceases to astonish me is how needlessly cruel our system is.
“There was a pediatric neurosurgeon at UCLA, and he said they’d send an ambulance for Ethan,” Hassanzai recalled. “We didn’t know it would be an air ambulance.”Then came the bill for the air ambulance. A company called Reach Air Medical Services wanted $51,000 for the trip. No, of course not. How could anyone reasonably be expected to override trained medical professionals in such a situation?
“However, based on the review of the case and the hospital records, Mr. Hassanzai was stable in his vital signs and exam while he was in the emergency room, and when he was transported to the receiving hospital,” she said.“In accordance with our medical necessity criteria outlined in our policy, air ambulance transportation was not medically necessary in this case and ground transportation was appropriate for his care.
But let’s not kid ourselves. It seems like an arbitrary decision at best to deny coverage for treatment ordered by doctors in the midst of an emergency.have a contract with Anthem and thus a lower price could have been negotiated.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Column: The NBA put money first and what's right second in China controversyThe NBA's relationship with China was an issue even before Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's tweet in support of the Hong Kong protests, writes columnist LZGranderson
Weiterlesen »
Column: Trump should read the ConstitutionWe are heading for a constitutional crisis because the president neither understands nor respects the limits on his power that America's fundamental documents prescribe.
Weiterlesen »
Column: In caving to the Chinese, the NBA reminds everyone that it's a business like any otherNo one should be surprised that the NBA genuflected to the Chinese -- the league needs their money.
Weiterlesen »
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro to Stay Away From Jen Harley Under Emergency Protective OrderRonnie Ortiz-Magro ordered to stay away from Jen Harley under new emergency protective order.
Weiterlesen »
Amsterdam-bound flight makes emergency landing in MaineA United Airlines flight with more than 200 people aboard has made an emergency landing in Maine because of a cabin pressure issue
Weiterlesen »
Disruptive primary-care companies: Iora Health, One Medical, ChenMedIora Health, ChenMed, and Oak Street Health are part of a crop of disruptors changing how patients get their healthcare.
Weiterlesen »