Counterforce Health Team

Sarah stared at the insurance denial letter in disbelief. Her doctor had recommended a specialized treatment for her chronic condition—a treatment that had finally offered hope after years of suffering. Yet here was her insurance company, claiming it wasn't "medically necessary." What Sarah didn'

Amanda Chen was sitting in her gynecologist's office when she received the news: her insurance had denied coverage for the endometriosis surgery her doctor had deemed medically necessary. It wasn't the first denial she'd faced—over the past year, her insurer had rejected claims

The Secret Power Imbalance in Self Funded Plans When your health insurance claim is denied, you're not just fighting an insurance company—you're challenging a complex legal framework that few patients understand. And if you're among the 65% of American workers covered by a

The Growing Medicare Advantage Denial Crisis The numbers are alarming. According to a groundbreaking Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigation, Medicare Advantage denial rates have nearly doubled since 2020, creating an unprecedented crisis for millions of seniors and disabled Americans who depend on these plans for their healthcare. The investigation

The Surprise Medical Bill Crisis: Understanding Out-of-Network Denials You did everything right. You checked that the hospital was in-network before your procedure. You verified your insurance coverage. You even called your insurer to confirm benefits. Then the bills arrived. Suddenly, you're facing thousands of dollars in out-of-network charges.

The Insurance Denial Crisis, Shocking Numbers You Need to Know In today's healthcare landscape, a disturbing trend continues to unfold. Nearly one in five insurance claims (19%) submitted for in-network services are denied, according to the most recent analysis of HealthCare.gov marketplace plans. For out-of-network claims, the

Your doctor has recommended rhinoplasty to address your breathing difficulties, repair structural damage, or correct a congenital abnormality. You've submitted the claim to your insurance company with hope and expectation—only to receive that dreaded denial letter. This scenario plays out thousands of times each year across America,

Your doctor prescribed physical therapy to help you recover from an injury, manage chronic pain, or regain mobility. Then the frustrating news arrives: your insurance company denied your claim. According to recent healthcare statistics from the American Medical Association, physical therapy is among the most commonly denied medical services, with

"I'm sorry, but your insurance has denied your surgery request." These words hit James Morgan like a physical blow. For months, he had endured debilitating back pain that radiated down his leg, making simple tasks like putting on socks or picking up his grandson impossible. After

Mark woke up exhausted—again. Despite finally getting diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea after years of debilitating fatigue, his insurance company had denied coverage for his prescribed CPAP therapy. The denial letter claimed his condition wasn't "severe enough" to warrant treatment, despite his sleep study showing