Doctors Battle Insurers Over Downcoding Payments
Doctors across the U.S. say automated insurance downcoding is cutting payments and threatening patient care.
Sara E. Teller
Sara is a credited writer, editor, contributor, and essayist, as well as a novelist and poet with more than two decades of experience in media arts. A seasoned publishing professional, she's worked for newspapers, magazines and book publishers in content digitization, editorial, acquisitions and intellectual property. Sara is a member of the International Association of Writers & Editors, has received numerous awards and has been an invited speaker at a Careers in Publishing & Authorship event at Michigan State University and a Reading and Writing Instructor at Sylvan Learning Center. She is also a mental health therapist, clinical supervisor and entrepreneur, holding an MBA degree with a concentration in Marketing and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (graduating with a 4.2/4.0 GPA). Additionally, she is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, was on her local chapter's board, and a 2020 recipient of the Donald D. Davis scholarship recognizing social responsibility. Sara is certified in children's book writing, HTML coding and social media marketing. Her nine books can be found on Amazon.
EPA Report on PFNA Still Unreleased
A completed EPA study on PFNA health risks remains unpublished, drawing alarm.
Private Equity Expands Control Over Surgery Centers
Report urges tighter oversight as private equity dominates outpatient surgery market.
Private Equity Hospices Spend Less on Patient Care
Study finds private equity hospices earn more while spending less on patient care.
Early Screen Time Linked to Lower Test Scores
Children with higher early screen exposure showed weaker reading and math performance later.
State Farm Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI Discrimination
Policyholders accuse State Farm of using AI to discriminate against vulnerable homeowners.
New Mexico Patients Organize for Healthcare Reform
Patients share stories to push for healthcare system improvements.
Hospitals Restrict Access to Faster Cancer Treatment
Hospitals and insurers restrict access to a faster breast cancer therapy.
Ohio Hospital Files Thousands of Debt Lawsuits
Thousands of Ohio residents face wage garnishments after hospital debt lawsuits surge.
Rising Temperatures Endanger Aging Hearts Worldwide
Older adults face increased cardiovascular strain and death risk as global heat intensifies.