One Of the biggest problems With Self-Funded Health Plans is the abuse of discretionary authority.
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Day: August 8, 2025
Texas Surgeon Says UnitedHealthcare Dispute May Force Her Into Bankruptcy
Dr. Elisabeth Potter says bankruptcy could loom if the insurance giant doesn’t accept her clinic.
By By Berkeley Lovelace Jr., Priscilla Thompson, Carla Kakouris and Jessica Herzberg
In January, Dr. Elisabeth Potter said she was midway through performing a breast reconstruction surgery when a call from a representative from UnitedHealthcare came into the operating room. The health insurance company wanted to talk about the patient on the table.
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Ultraprocessed foods make up the majority (55%) of Americans’ caloric intake, according to a study released yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the agency has surveyed Americans’ nutrition since the 1960s, the latest report is the first to analyze ultraprocessed food consumption.
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August 7, 2025 – By Jeffrey A. Singer – SOURCE: Cato
With wait times for primary care averaging nearly three weeks, states should consider removing barriers that prevent qualified non-physician practitioners from filling the gap. Yet just over half the states allow nurse practitioners to practice independently.
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