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Patient advocacy group applauds new regulations to strengthen patients' right to appeal health insurance denials
Washington, DC—The National Health Council (NHC) today released a statement in support of today’s White House announcement of new federal regulations to strengthen patients’ rights to appeal health insurance denials.
The Alpha-1 Foundation is a member of NHC. Made up of more than 100 national health-related organizations and businesses, NHC’s core membership includes approximately 50 of the nation’s leading patient advocacy groups, which control its governing policies.
The following statement is from Myrl Weinberg, President of the NHC:
People with chronic conditions make up the largest segment of users of health care in this country. They require care and treatment that will allow them to live the healthiest, most productive lives possible. It is essential that they be able to obtain and retain coverage and care that meet their individual health care needs.
The steps taken today by the Obama Administration will provide patients with an understandable, predictable internal and external appeals process. It’s the right thing to do. It’s a fair solution for patients—particularly those living with chronic diseases and disabilities.
