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Spacey Confirms Sexual Compulsive Diagnosis Amid House of Cards Insurance Trial
courts-and-crime1 month ago

Spacey Confirms Sexual Compulsive Diagnosis Amid House of Cards Insurance Trial

Kevin Spacey testified in a California civil trial over an insurance claim tied to the House of Cards hiatus, confirming a 2017 diagnosis of “sexual compulsive behavior” after voluntary rehab at The Meadows. He read the psychiatric summary aloud, said there was no medical basis to challenge the diagnosis, and defended the treatment aimed at addressing sexual behavior and boundaries, while disputing certain doctors’ notes. The case pits Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company against Spacey’s former show's production company over coverage and losses, with Spacey having previously been involved in arbitration that led to a $31 million payment (reduced in a later settlement) in exchange for medical records and testimony.

Spacey Details Insurance Fight Behind House of Cards' Imploded Final Season
entertainment1 month ago

Spacey Details Insurance Fight Behind House of Cards' Imploded Final Season

Kevin Spacey testified in the Media Rights Capital vs. insurer case over the final season of House of Cards, saying he was ousted to help trigger a large insurance payout and that he struck a deal to share medical records with MRC to reduce a $31 million arbitration; doctors described serious health issues while Spacey disputed sexual misconduct allegations, and Netflix had distanced itself from the project. The trial is ongoing and expected to last weeks.

"UnitedHealthcare-Mount Sinai Dispute Sparks Doctor Switch for Thousands"
healthcare2 years ago

"UnitedHealthcare-Mount Sinai Dispute Sparks Doctor Switch for Thousands"

Stalled contract negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and Mount Sinai Health System have led to Mount Sinai's hospitals and affiliated doctors being out of network for patients insured by UnitedHealthcare or Oxford, affecting about 80,000 patients. The dispute over pay rates has forced many New Yorkers to find new doctors or risk paying out-of-network prices, particularly impacting pregnant patients and those receiving cancer care. Mount Sinai sought significantly higher prices, but UnitedHealthcare refused, leading to the impending removal of Mount Sinai affiliated doctors from the network starting March 22.

"Mainers' Health Care Hangs in the Balance as Insurance Battle Nears Deadline"
healthcare2 years ago

"Mainers' Health Care Hangs in the Balance as Insurance Battle Nears Deadline"

Thousands of Mainers face potential loss of healthcare access as the contract between Catholic health care system Covenant Health and insurer Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield expires. If the dispute is not resolved, about 14,000 patients may have to find new providers or switch insurance companies, leading to increased costs and potential disruptions in care. Anthem has encouraged its members to schedule appointments with alternative providers, while Covenant Health claims it has asked for modest rate increases to account for rising costs. Emergency care will not be affected.