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How rising health care claim denials are hurting Americans

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84% Informative

The targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December became a turning point in the public's growing frustration with the health insurance industry.

Despite numerous headlines and reports pointing to a rise in health insurance claim denials, the system's fragmented nature makes it hard to get an exact count.

Most consumers don't appeal denials: Fewer than 1% did, and insurers upheld 56% of those appeals.

VR Score

88

Informative language

90

Neutral language

63

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

52

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not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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short-lived

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