‘What’s My Life Worth?’ The Big Business of Denying Medical Care
Insurance companies have weaponized a seemingly benign process to protect their profits, and it’s putting patients at risk.
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Insurance companies have weaponized a seemingly benign process to protect their profits, and it’s putting patients at risk.
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