ProPublica is a watchdog news organization shedding light on how insurance companies handle mental health treatment. They expose how crucial decisions by insurance company doctors, like in Emily Dwyer’s case, can be life-threatening. Despite repeated denials, the same controversial psychiatrists continue to influence whether patients receive necessary care. Judges have criticized these doctors for being “dishonest,” “puzzling,” “disingenuous,” raising serious concerns. The article reveals how insurance companies sometimes prioritize profit over providing appropriate mental health care, resulting in dire consequences. The story highlights the need for reform and proper oversight to ensure patients get the care they need.
https://www.propublica.org/article/mental-health-insurance-denials-unitedhealthcare-cigna-doctors