Monday, September 29, 2003

Insurer Seeks Return of Fees for Therapy
New York Times feature story - "Oxford has audited hundreds of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers in the New York metropolitan area, deemed their notes inadequate documentation of the sessions, and demanded repayment of thousands of dollars from each provider — in some cases, more than $100,000. The therapists and their professional associations paint Oxford's actions as another skirmish in a decade-long campaign by insurers to save money by denying coverage — but one that sets a new standard for aggressiveness ..." [Viewing New York Times resources requires registration, which is free].