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Ninth Circuit Ruling is Monumental for Those Suffering From Eating Disorders

Shon R. Hopwood2012-07-13T21:24:42-05:00July 13th, 2012|Tags: Ann Marie Hopwood, Blue Cross Blue Shield, eating disorders, Ninth Circuit|

Guest Post By Ann Marie Hopwood On July 12, 2012, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals summarily denied Blue Shield of California’s request for rehearing and rehearing en banc for the decision made in Harlick v. Blue Shield of California. In the decision made on June 4, 2012, the Ninth Circuit withdrew its prior [...]

The Fight for Adequate Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders

We are fortunate to have my wife, Ann Marie, guest blogging today about an important issue: eating disorders. If you unaware of my wife’s story, here it is: She struggled with anorexia for twenty years. At several points, she dropped down to 60-some pounds and was on the verge of death. But [...]