California insurance commissioner Dave Jones has launched an investigation into Aetna after its former medical director, Jay Ken Iinuma, said under oath that he never looked at patients' medical records when deciding whether to approve or deny claims.
"We're asking the insurance industry to give us and our patients fair coverage for value," said Houston ER physician Dr. Alison Haddock.
Employee assistance programs have become essential tools for organizations aiming to address mental health challenges, reduce burnout and foster healthier workplaces.
Researchers found that the state mandates — which apply to coverage available on the individual market and some group and employer plans — led to about 12 percent more children getting some kind of treatment for autism. But when compared with the number believed to have the condition, it’s not nearly enough, they say.