Anthem and the tug-of-war between insurers and hospitals

Update: 2024-12-23

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When health insurer Anthem decided to limit the length of anesthesia during surgery that it would cover, it became a scandal at a time when resentment toward health insurers was already particularly visible. Anthem quickly canceled that policy. But behind all this is an ongoing conflict between insurers and doctors. Also: a look how debt is impacting holiday spending and what risks come with leaving our home-viewing choices to streamers.

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Anthem and the tug-of-war between insurers and hospitals

Marketplace / David Brancaccio and Leanna Byrne

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Anthem and the tug-of-war between insurers and hospitals

Marketplace / David Brancaccio and Leanna Byrne

Anthem and the tug-of-war between insurers and hospitals