
- Extraordinary Healer® Vol. 15
- Volume 15
The Difficult Task of Negotiating With Insurance Carriers
One oncology nurse helped her patient with cancer by talking with his insurance carriers to provide a drug he needed for treatment.
Sarah Choposko, RN, goes beyond the line of duty to persuade insurance carriers to provide a tier 5 drug that was prescribed by Texas Oncology in Dallas. She and I had to fight tooth and nail throughout enrollment periods of coverage. It has been lifesaving to myself and relief to my family.
Editor’s Note: This is an essay submitted by Stephen Langford for the 2021 Extraordinary Healer Award.
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Incorporating Empathy and Compassion During Cancer Treatmentalmost 4 years ago
‘A Rock and Gem’ of the Cancer Centeralmost 4 years ago
An Entire Team's Effort to Care for Patients With Canceralmost 4 years ago
Genuine Care and Advice for Patients With Canceralmost 4 years ago
Oncology Nurses Combine Expertise With Compassionalmost 4 years ago
Companionship Helps Patients Feel Less Alone Through Cancer Treatmentalmost 4 years ago
Effective Teamwork Shapes a New Oncology Practicealmost 4 years ago
An Oncology Nurse With a Fun Personality Despite Hectic Situationsabout 4 years ago
The Nurse Who Puts Life on Hold to Connect With Patients With Cancer