Survey Exposes Pervasive Billing Errors, Aggressive Tactics in US Health Insurance
AJMC August 5, 2024
Almost half of insured Americans report receiving unexpected medical bills, leading to financial strain and contributing to worsening health outcomes for many patients, The Commonwealth Fund report reveals.
Patterns of medical billing errors and coverage denials appear to be pervasive among Americans enrolled in health insurance coverage. A new report published by The Commonwealth Fund has revealed that within the last year, 45% of insured adults received a medical bill for a service they believed to be covered by their insurance.1 Even when a service was recommended by a physician, 17% were denied coverage.
This discrepancy not only leads to financial strain but also contributes to worsening health outcomes for many patients. The survey, which included responses from over 7800...