UnitedHealthcare refutes viral claim regarding denied insurance for coma patient

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1 year ago

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Dr. Zachary Levy shared a viral post alleging that UnitedHealthcare denied a claim for a patient in a coma due to lack of proof of medical necessity.
The patient, suffering from brain hemorrhage and respiratory failure, was denied coverage despite being in critical condition.
This incident has fueled public outrage against UnitedHealthcare, particularly following the recent murder of its CEO, Brian Thompson.
UnitedHealthcare stated that it approves approximately 90% of claims, contending that social media claims about denials are misleading.
Many social media users shared personal experiences with UnitedHealthcare, reflecting both support and criticism towards the insurance company’s practices.

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