Tuesday, April 23, 2013


HCR Update from Mark Sanna: Those who lost limbs in the Boston Marathon bombings now need care to learn to navigate the world in a new way and navigate a thorny area of health care coverage, too. In the case of the Boston bombings, pledges and offers of support have poured in to help with the health care costs of the 14 people who lost all or part of a limb. But for some amputees, covering the staggering cost for prosthetics care could be a struggle. Even those with health insurance may find that their plan places limits on specific services, like physical therapy or psychological counseling.

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