Insurance companies and health care institutions are commonly non-for-profit yet record earnings in the billions.

You doctor may, in their medical opinion, order or recommend a test, medication or surgery. This treatment may be held up or denied by the health care institution or insurance company.

Here I am going to walk you through the process and more importantly help you with what information I would recommend you put into an appeal letter to your insurance company if you have to fight their denial of care.

The article in the San Diego Union Tribune:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2020-11-14/scripps-health-executive-compensation-use-of-hospice-donations-called-into-question

Information on Health Insurance Companies Profits:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/05/health/covid-insurance-profits.html

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/big-name-payers-earned-35-7-billion-2019-here-s-one-common-thread-their-reports

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