Blue Cross and Blue Shield denied payment for the proton therapy Robert “Skeeter” Salim’s doctor ordered to fight his throat cancer. But he was no ordinary patient. He was a celebrated litigator. And he was ready to fight.

  • That’s good for them, but makes you wonder just how many people get refused but lack the resources to fight this or end up settling or forgoing care.
    That’s sad

    • snooggums
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      151 year ago

      We already knew it was thousands of people being denied cancer treatment before Obama care, and clearly the number still isn’t down to zero.