KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Soon, an unknown number of children will lose access to care through their health insurance at Children’s Mercy, a number that could climb into the tens of thousands.
The potential disruption comes as Children’s Mercy and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City remain at odds, failing to reach a compromise over coverage for families who rely on plans purchased through the ACA health insurance marketplace.
Renzo Luzzatti, an expert in the health care industry, warns that the dispute highlights a deeper problem in the system, asking when we draw the line…