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NBC News
6 days ago
- Health
- NBC News
Couple uses artificial intelligence to fight insurance denial
In our series 'The Cost of Denial' NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on the couple who used artificial intelligence to get approval for the medication they needed to help with the side effects of cancer treatment. Previous efforts had been denied three times and delayed getting the medication in question for 17, 2025


NBC News
02-07-2025
- Business
- NBC News
Business owner sues insurance company over roof damage claim
Martin Goebel says a storm in 2021 damaged the roof of his St. Louis furniture business but that his insurance company won't pay enough to repair it and cover the damages to his equipment inside. The insurer has pushed back saying there are questions over what caused the damage and now the two sides are headed to court. NBC News' Christine Romans reports in our series 'The Cost of Denial.'


NBC News
26-06-2025
- Business
- NBC News
L.A. fire victims say repeated insurance adjuster changes are delaying recovery efforts
In our series 'The Cost of Denial,' NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports on the California Department of Insurance investigation into one home insurer's claims 26, 2025


NBC News
12-06-2025
- Health
- NBC News
Cancer patient's fight to get authorization for treatment recommended by his doctor
In our series 'The Cost of Denial,' NBC News' Erin McLaughlin reports on a West Virginia family's appeal after appeal to get insurance coverage for a treatment called histotripsy which uses ultrasound waves to target tumors in the liver.


NBC News
06-06-2025
- Health
- NBC News
Ghost networks leave patients struggling to find care
Guy and Michelle Mazzola struggled to find care for their two-year-old son with autism when many of the providers listed within their insurer's network ended up being unavailable. NBC News' Vicky Nguyen reports in our series 'The Cost of Denial.'