Proposed Healthcare Ballot Initiative in California
A proposed healthcare ballot initiative in California, named after Luigi Mangione who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, aims to make it illegal for anyone other than a licensed physician to deny, delay, or modify medical procedures or medications. Patients would be allowed to sue insurers and potentially receive attorney fees and triple damages if successful.
Key Points
- Patients can sue insurers for denial, delay, or modification of medical procedures or medications
- Initiative inspired by the personal battle with cancer of the individual submitting it
- Focus on preventing insurance companies from denying healthcare
Pros
- Empowers patients to take legal action against insurers for denial of healthcare services
- Aims to ensure that only licensed physicians can make decisions regarding medical procedures and medications
Cons
- Named after a controversial figure accused of a serious crime