A federal judge blasted UnitedHealthcare last month for its"immoral and barbaric" denials of treatment for cancer patients. He made the comments in recusing himself from hearing a class-action lawsuit because of his own cancer battle -- and in so doing thrust himself into a heated debate in the oncology world.
At issue is a treatment known as proton beam therapy, an expensive alternative to standard radiation that proponents say is a more precise form of treatment with fewer side effects. Opponents have questioned whether proton therapy is worth the high cost to fight some forms of cancer, and insurance companies have often denied coverage for the treatment, calling it"experimental."The case that came before US District Judge Robert N.
His suit also alleged that a subsidiary of the insurance giant has invested heavily in a proton center in New York.If his case prevails, Cole said, he will donate any monetary award to the Miami Cancer Institute.
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What was that we always heard about 'death panels'?
UHC awful
Sad to see treatment denied to anyone but we as a society know that it comes down to money. There should be a minimal cost if any so that everyone can have health care.
Trump wants more of this he want to sell junk policies a cover absolutely nothing just so we can say look everyone has insurance
Insurance company’s are disgusting the way they get away with MURDER ...
For profit health care is immoral and we have the Republicans to thank for it. Dems are weak and stupid and just go along to get along. Morals over money
From personal experience, a UHC responds to one thing. A letter from a lawyer stating, 'my client understands his ERISA rights'.
Med4all NOW!!!!!
Japan is an insurance based healthcare that consistently ranks above the US in healthcare. The made a law insurance companies are not allowed to make a profit on healthcare coverage..hmmmm
👍When your company cancels unitedhealthcare policy after 3 mos in because their insurance is 💩. Denied Denied Denied
Meanwhile in Australia while people can opt for private insurance & treatment all are covered for free treatment in public hospitals... many of them University training hospitals with top surgeons and state of the art equipment with ongoing follow up consults all free
Greed beyond humanity...
My grandfather, Herr Furr, died from cancer in 1993. My grandmother killed herself within the year. He couldn't afford the treatment either. RIP grandad
This is the cost of our health insurance system. Last month my son super glued his seat belt and drove his truck into the Mohawk river ending his life weeks after being denied his depression meds over a $20 missed payment. We NEED MedicareForAll NOW!
They’re not the only ones..... Aetna and MedicaidGov