PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/79612.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Life Saving Medical Treatment Decided by Your Insurer and Not Your Doctor -- What is it Like to Negotiate for Your Life With Your Health Insurance Carrier? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2003/12/prweb94964.htm A patient with the help of family members, one of which is a physician, is fighting with her health care insurer for medical benefits that are normally covered. Because the benefits are associated with a clinical trial that is outside of the system, the coverage is suddenly questionable. Fighting for their family members's life, the family staged a sit-in of support on Tuesday December 16, 2003. This sit-in caught attention of the CEO of the Medical Group when they refused to leave the building well after close of business. He has promised results by mid-day of Dec 17th 2003. The family is not convinced the insurer will do what is necessary. A life altering decision is at the insurer's mercy and stall tactics are being used to avoid providing care. Stalling long enough eliminates treatment options. Family is awaiting an eleventh hour decision and is prepared for round 2 of sit-in tomorrow afternoon December 17, 2003 if necessary. (PRWeb Dec 19, 2003)

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