The cardiovascular care of thousands of Missouri patients is suddenly up in the air. The heart of the issue is a practice's alleged interest in opening up a new private equity-backed clinic.
On Tuesday, a judge formally rejected a motion by the company to have the case dismissed. Carelon Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of Elevance, is accused of publishing an inaccurate directory of providers for those seeking mental health services.
The joint venture is expected to reduce uncompensated care since faster disability determinations may result in patients having quicker access to Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Sixty-two percent of those surveyed believe significant reliance on other countries for medicines is among the biggest contributing factor to medicine shortages, according to new survey results.
