Claim denials can be a huge headache for healthcare providers. In fact, one survey found that private payers initially deny 15 percent of medical claims. Worse? Providers end up spending almost $20 ...

One study from the American Journal of Public Health says as many as 66.5% of people who file for bankruptcy blame medical ...

When his health insurance company denied medical claims for his son’s hospital stay in Chicago, Brandon Kennedy got creative. “I called my local union, the health department, health branch of the ...

As states strive to curb health insurers' use of artificial intelligence, patients and doctors are arming themselves with AI tools to fight claims denials, prior authorizations and soaring medical ...

Don't rush to pay out of pocket if your health insurance denies a test, treatment, or medication your doctor says you need. Consumer Reports says you have a guaranteed right to appeal that decision— ...

From step counts to breast cancer myths, new research highlights which popular health claims are supported by science, and which aren’t. TULSA, Okla. - In an age flooded with online health advice, ...

I recently enrolled in Medicare. This week, I went to see my primary care doctor and his office manager informed me that they ...

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Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

The company has been accused of using algorithms to deny treatments and refusing coverage of nursing care to stroke patients. By Sarah Kliff and Reed Abelson As one of the nation’s largest health ...