Fighting health care insurers
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At a glance
- A significant majority of Americans, 73 percent, view healthcare delays and denials by insurers as a major problem.
- Sheer Health, a company, now offers to contest insurance battles on behalf of its clients.
- This service aims to provide consumers with a form of insurance against the common issue of denied medical procedures.
Healthcare insurers frequently deny coverage for medically requested procedures, leaving many Americans frustrated and facing significant obstacles to care. A recent survey reveals that 73 percent of Americans consider these delays and denials a major problem.
With health insurance companies frequently denying coverage for medically-requested procedures, 73 percent of Americans surveyed say healthcare delays and denials are a major problem.
In response to this widespread issue, a company named Sheer Health has emerged, offering to fight insurance battles on behalf of its clients. This service aims to alleviate the burden on individuals struggling to navigate the complex and often adversarial system of health insurance claims.
Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Sheer Health's model suggests a potential solution for consumers seeking recourse against insurance companies. By acting as an advocate, the company intends to secure necessary medical treatments that might otherwise be denied, offering a form of protection against the financial and health consequences of coverage denials.
Correspondent Susan Spencer looks at how a form of insurance against health care denials may benefit consumers.
Originally published by CBS News. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.