Texas AG Investigates BCBS Over Medical Care Delays
· Texas Border Business
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and its parent company, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). The inquiry focuses on allegations that BCBSTX has denied or delayed urgent medical care, including a case involving a newborn requiring immediate treatment. Reports suggest that administrative hurdles may have caused significant delays in approving necessary procedures, potentially harming patients. Paxton emphasized the need for insurance companies to prioritize patient care over profits and has issued a Civil Investigative Demand to gather more information on BCBSTX's practices.
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