The doctor is out (maybe permanently)

More than half the dermatologists in 12 Medicare Advantage plan directories were dead, retired, not accepting new patients, or specialized only in specific conditions, according to a study published last week in JAMA Dermatology online. Researchers also found that about 46% of the dermatologists in these directories were listed twice. Inaccurate directories of physicians covered by an insurance plan may lead to people having very few options and to the U.S. government approving plans that don’t meet standards regarding provider availability, the study team wrote.

Source: New York Daily News