By the Dems continuing the shutdown in name of healthcare costs, this may
be the only eye of a needle that they will survive in the coming years.
> From: Noelle <noelle>
> Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2025 12:21:11 -0700 (PDT)
>
> https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/10/02/arizona-medical-providers-patients-facing-rising-insurance-claim-denials/
>
> "Cigna’s new policy, Evaluation and Management Coding Accuracy
> (R49),
> restructures many insurance claims and potentially reimburses
> medical providers at a lower rate based on the complexity of the
> claim and the sufficiency of evidence to justify it.
>
> “So instead of us getting reimbursed for the services we provide,
> they are automatically lowering our (service) worth,” Panico said."
> If an insurance company denies the claim, the payment comes out of
> the individual’s pocket."