Out of Patients
with Matthew Zachary
Welcome to 2026: The Year of the Patient where the sick shall inherit the ballot.
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[ICYMI] Your Denial Doesn’t Have to Be Correct. It Just Has to Exhaust You.
A lawsuit involving UnitedHealth Group alleges more than 90% of certain claim denials were reversed when appealed. The bigger story isn’t just AI. It’s a healthcare system that makes sick people fight decisions that may not survive scrutiny.
No Care For You!
A new KFF poll shows prior authorization now ranks as the biggest burden in American healthcare. Delays and denials affect nearly half of insured adults, with severe mental, financial, and physical consequences. Patients across every plan agree.
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