#Texas Lawmakers Push for New Exceptions to State’s Strict #Abortion Ban After the Deaths of Two Women
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The new legislation, prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, comes after 111 Texas #doctors signed a public letter urging that the ban be changed because it “does not allow us as medical professionals to do our jobs."

#News #Health #ReproductiveRights #Pregnancy #Healthcare

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Texas Lawmakers Push for More Exceptions to Strict Abortion Ban

The new legislation is prompted by ProPublica’s reporting on Josseli Barnica and Nevaeh Crain, who died after they could not access timely reproductive care in Texas.

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Our "Uncovered" series has more on how the #insurance industry denies coverage to #patients.

One of the stories describes how Cigna #doctors reject patients' claims without opening their files. "We literally click and submit," one former company doctor said. 👇

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How Cigna Saves Millions by Having Its Doctors Reject Claims Without Reading Them

Internal documents and former company executives reveal how Cigna doctors reject patients’ claims without opening their files. “We literally click and submit,” one former company doctor said.

^ProPublica

I published an opinion piece in an academic journal about why family physicians should be involved in civic engagement. We have a powerful voice to advocate for the communities we take care of. 💪 🗳️ 🇺🇸

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“Not Medically Necessary”: Inside the Company Helping America’s Biggest #Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Care
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When companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to #EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for #care recommended by #doctors for their #patients.

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EviCore, the Company Helping U.S. Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Treatments

When companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for care recommended by doctors for their patients.

^ProPublica