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CDC Press Release: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy affect 1 in 7 hospital deliveries

The prevalence of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) among delivery hospitalizations increased from about 13% in 2017 to 16% in 2019, affecting at least 1 in 7 delivery hospitalizations during this period, according to a CDC report.

Potential Lawsuit: INSURANCE DENIALS – MENTAL HEALTH EATING DISORDERS

The California Mental Health Parity Act, enacted in 1999, required coverage of medically necessary treatment for nine enumerated severe mental illnesses as well as serious emotional disturbances of a child. The list was criticized as incomplete, out-of-date and failing to encompass the full range of mental health and substance use disorders. It required, among other … Continue reading Potential Lawsuit: INSURANCE DENIALS – MENTAL HEALTH EATING DISORDERS