These are large corporations that are profit driven. Their profits depend on spending as little as possible on health care. This has created problems for health care consumers. The most common complaints against managed health care companies is denial of medical treatment. At present there are few regulations or laws protecting patients.
Most patients have no recourse if the managed care company refuses to provide medical care.
You can't even sue managed care companies as they are protected by federal law. The purpose of this web site is to provide education and help to patients in managed health care programs. Write to us. We may be able to help. Who Care and other Patient Protection Organizations at this web site.