Jerry Flanagan
Jerry Flanagan is Consumer Watchdog's Litigation Director. Flanagan leads Consumer Watchdog’s litigation efforts in the areas of health insurance coverage and access to treatments. He has over 20 years experience working in public interest and health care policy, legislation and litigation.
Articles by Jerry Flanagan
Consumer Group Renames Week “Uninsuring the Insured”;
Widow Calls on Congress to Answer 5 Questions Before Voting on Enzi Junk Insurance Bill
May 2, 2006
Insurance Cancellation Scandal Widens: WellPoint, Blue Cross & Blue Shield Sued For Illegal Denials of Health Coverage
New Lawsuits Allege Patients, Doctors & Hospitals Harmed By Widespread "Retroaction Review" Scheme as Profits Spike 20%
Apr 27, 2006
Patients With Over $680K In Medical Bills Call For Ban On Junk Health Insurance
Federal "Association Health Plan" Legislation Would Remove State's Right To Regulate
Apr 25, 2006
“Enron” Health Care Would Lead To Higher Premiums, Medical Bankruptcies
California Should Not, Could Not Import Massachusetts Law
Apr 24, 2006
Insurers Seek Immunity From Paying Patient Damages in Enzi Junk Health Bill
Secret Video Shows Insurance Executives Discussing Lower Standards of Care For Those Who Cannot Sue
Apr 20, 2006
United Health’s Profit Up 21% — Lounge Lizards Say “Go Ahead & Die”
Mergers, Privatized Medicare Drug Program & Greed Fuel Health Care Costs Increases
Apr 18, 2006
Genentech’s Profit Up 48% On the Backs of Cancer Patients
Consumer Group Calls for Fair Pricing of Drugs Developed With Taxpayer Grants
Apr 11, 2006
Healthcare
Analysis: Mass. adopts pay for performance
UPI - United Press International Pay-for-performance systems can play a needed watchdog role, but also must be carefully crafted to avoid giving…
Apr 7, 2006