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.
  • extant@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    1 year ago

    I’m not sure why it’s surprising, they’re literally preying upon the people that are too sick to fight back against them.

    • Queen HawlSera@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      Those people have families and friends who understand their loved one’s death was preventable.

      • extant@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        1 year ago

        Those people still have something to live for so they stay within the bounds of societal rule, again not very surprising.