WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court said Monday it will use the case of a Texas woman whose health maintenance organization gave her only one day in the hospital to recover from a hysterectomy to clarify when patients can sue health insurers for denying treatment that a doctor recommends. Ruby Calad's case goes to the heart of many patients' frustration with managed care health plans, which save money by limiting coverage and treatment options.
Posted by Editor at November 5, 2003 10:19 AM