The Proton Therapy Law Coalition
What is the Proton Therapy Law Coalition?
The Proton Therapy Law Coalition is a coalition devoted to bringing together proton therapy providers, patient advocacy groups and skilled ERISA and bad faith insurance litigation attorneys to collaborate on how to bring about nationwide pressure on insurance companies. The approach of the Coalition is holistic seeking to coordinate and maximize the collective skills of participating providers, advocates and attorneys during the claims and appeals process, in courtrooms and in state legislative chambers.
What Does the Coalition Do?
1. Work with interested proton therapy providers to affirmatively assist in issues that arise with insurance during the claims and appeals process.
2. Work with interested providers in crafting coverage recommendations to major US employers with self-funded health plans to persuade them to cover proton therapy.
3. Work with interested current and former patients who would like to enforce their legal rights in the claims/appeals process or in the courtroom where appropriate.
4. Work toward the ultimate goal of getting model proton therapy access legislation in the hands of the National Conference of State Legislatures.
5. Work with advocacy groups across the country to create real changes in insurance coverage.
6. Work to elevate proton therapy access issues and improper delays/denials in the media by looking for opportunities to amplify each member's unique voice.
We cannot wait any longer. It is time to MAKE the insurance companies change their practices.
Resources
- Active Proton Therapy Litigation
- Descriptions of State Litigation
- Sample Appeal Letter
Presentations
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National Association for Proton Therapy 2020 Virtual Annual Conference July 24, 2020 Embracing the Future Together – The Value of Proton Therapy - Zoom Presentation https://bit.ly/3ayWVCr
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Webinar Navigating the Legal Landscape of Proton Therapy Denials, September 23, 2020
Press
- Woman Fights Back After Insurer Wouldn’t Cover Her Cancer Treatment – NBC Boston
- UnitedHealthcare’s Motion to Dismiss is Denied in an ERISA case about Denial of Proton Therapy Cancer Treatment
- IN BRIEF: UnitedHealthcare can’t zap cancer survivors’ lawsuit over proton therapy | Reuters
- Proton beam coverage suit against UnitedHealthcare moves forward (modernhealthcare.com)
- UnitedHealthcare Must Face Proton Beam Therapy Coverage Suit (bloomberglaw.com)
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Payers Face Setbacks and Pressure to Expand Proton Beam Coverage Policies
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Payers Slowly Warm to Proton Beam Therapy as Centers Proliferate
Social Media
- Proton Therapy Law Coalition (@ProtonCoalition) / Twitter
- Proton Therapy Law Coalition - Posts | Facebook
- Proton Therapy Law Coalition | Groups | LinkedIn
- Listserv
Keep in Touch and Up to Date
For immediate questions, feel free to contact Tim Rozelle at (877) 783-8686 and trozelle@kantorlaw.net