According to the judge, Cigna’s claim denials were based on the insurer’s flawed interpretation of exclusionary language in self-funded plans it administered. “Cigna’s interpretation of ‘exclusionary’ language as rejecting covered services, was improper and violative of the plans’ terms,” the judge concluded. The judge ordered Cigna to pay $11.4 million in damages and $2.3 million […]
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Law 360 – Cigna Ordered to Pay $13M For Refusal To Cover Claims Posted by humble
By Shayna Posses Law360, New York (June 1, 2016, 9:54 PM ET) — A Texas federal judge awarded a physician-owned hospital more than $13 million in litigation against Cigna, concluding Wednesday that the insurer breached the terms of benefit plans by refusing to cover out-of-network health care services provided by the facility.U.S. District Judge Kenneth M. […]
Do Not Mix
Some foods and herbal supplements may interfere with your medication It’s only logical. Medication works because it causes some sort of reaction in your body. Herbal supplements and food do the same thing. And sometimes, the combination creates conflict that will cause medicine to lose its effectiveness. New Prescription? Do This Immediately. • Read the labels. • […]
HUMBLE SURGICAL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES 5TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT THE HUMBLE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Contact: Mika Rao; Director of Public Relations & Corporate Communications Phone: 713.416.1376 Email: mika@ks-consulting.net HUMBLE SURGICAL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES 5TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT THE HUMBLE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION HOUSTON, Texas, March 23, 2015— Humble Surgical Hospital is proud to sponsor the 5th Annual Humble Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament. The Humble Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (HSF) is a non-profit […]
Making the Adjustment
Chiropractor Dr. Lauren Baker is changing the way people think of spinal health The first visit to a chiropractor often happens when years of ignoring back or neck pain finally takes its toll. Dr. Lauren Baker, a chiropractor who has been in practice for nine years, made it her passion and goal to address these […]
The Steps for Colon Prep
The Steps to Colon Prep You’ve probably heard that the preparation for a colonoscopy is more uncomfortable than the procedure itself. And while it’s not the way you would choose to spend the day, the discomfort is really minor. Most important, fulfilling all the prep requirements ensures a more accurate screening. A colonoscopy is prescribed […]
Humble Surgical Hospital announces in-network status with UnitedHealthcare
Humble Surgical Hospital is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, the hospital is now an in-network provider with UnitedHealthcare. UnitedHealthcare accounts for a 20 percent of the insured market and being in-network will lead the hospital to expand service coverage. Humble Surgical Hospital also recently added on an MRI unit which we will be an […]
Care for Our Community
View publisher’s Google+ page Ask Dr. Lawrence Oragwu and his wife, nurse practitioner Milady Mortimer-Oragwu, and they will tell you that the best way to ensure good health is prevention. Their enthusiasm for serving the families of Humble is clear form the moment you meet them. Dr. Oragwu was a strong voice in leading the […]
Humble Scholarship Foundation announces 2014 student awards
Four years ago, Humble Surgical Hospital (HSH) launched the Humble Scholarship Foundation (HSF), which supports northeast Houston high school seniors who are going into the healthcare industry. In an effort to raise funds for this program, that year the annual HSF Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for the scholarship fund, was launched. Each year, hospital employees […]
Hospital exec volunteers with scholarship group; benefit golf tourney Saturday
As published on chron.com Debbie Cormier has worked in health care for the past 28 years, but her drive to help others began much earlier. “Ever since I could remember, I wanted to do something in health care and help people who were sick,” she said. “I always hated standing on the sidelines and not being […]