Having spent a good part of the day writing reports and requests in my never-ending battle to get insurance companies to cover nutrition treatment for eating disorders, I was heartened to read the news that a lawsuit by parents against Aetna has led this insurance company to improve its coverage for eating disorders. Unfortunately, coverage for nutrition treatment was not included. I am hoping that this development in the first step towards getting decent coverage for eating disorders. I encourage parents and professionals who are fighting insurance company to reference the Aetna lawsuit. Peace, Marcia
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About Marcia Herrin & Nancy Matsumoto
Nancy Matsumoto is a freelance journalist who has written human interest, news, entertainment and medical articles, including numerous stories on health, eating disorders and body image. Dr. Herrin is founder of the Dartmouth College Eating Disorders Prevention, Education and Treatment Program, one of the most respected programs of its kind in the nation... Read More
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