Lawsuit says “ghost networks” are denying Americans mental health care
October 24, 2024

(Axios) – The push for more transparency in the health system is increasingly taking aim at “ghost networks” — the inaccurate health provider directories that critics say are keeping Americans from getting mental health care. Why it matters: A lawsuit filed against Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield this week comes as Congress and the White House are stepping up efforts to require insurers to accurately account for which providers are in network.
Driving the news: Patients across the country have detailed accounts of buying health coverage only to learn that it didn’t provide promised access to therapists and other mental health professionals. (Read More)