I agree that there are other options. However insurance companies are a big part of the problem. They will routinely deny care just to save money, not because the insured isn’t entitled to the care under the contract. Hoping the person will go away or find a cheaper option.
Yes, there are times you have to fight the insurance company. What’s more important is getting your child the help she/he needs. You can’t just sit around and say well the insurance company won’t pay for it so sorry kid you’re just going to have to suffer. Everybody can’t get on tv and have a sympathetic blond chick get your insurance company to pay.
It’s not going to get any better.
I agree completely, but after fighting the insurance company the media shouldn't be the next stop at it only very rarely ever works and is often a time waster when other options are viable.
I would think that often enough time and energy is wasted that no other options are pursued.