Wednesday 29 October 2014

Less than half of doctors in insurance directories may be available

By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) - More than half the dermatologists in Medicare Advantage plan directories were either dead, retired, not accepting new patients or specialized only in specific conditions, researchers found when they tried making appointments. Inaccurate directories of doctors covered by an insurance plan may lead to people having very few options and to the U.S. government approving plans that don’t meet standards regarding provider availability, the study team writes in JAMA Dermatology. ... via Health News Headlines - Yahoo News Read More Here..

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