Fighting health care insurers
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. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
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Health insurance companies often deny coverage for procedures that doctors recommend. A survey shows 73 percent of Americans say these delays and denials are a major problem. A company called Sheer Health says it will fight insurance battles for its clients. Correspondent Susan Spencer examines how a type of insurance against denials could help consumers.
Why it matters
Many people may not get needed treatment when insurers say no. Services like Sheer Health could give patients a way to challenge denials and get care.
- What percentage of Americans see insurance denials as a big problem?
- 73 percent.
- What does Sheer Health promise to do for its clients?
- It promises to fight insurance battles on their behalf.
- Who reported this story?
- CBS News correspondent Susan Spencer.
How outlets are framing the same story
Here's how each outlet is covering the story — compare their headlines and timing at a glance.
All outlets frame the story the same way, focusing on the problem of denials and Sheer Health's response.
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Fighting health care insurers
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