WJZ CBS Evening News With Scott Pelley November 9, 2013
Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius described a new world for those suffering from Mental Illness or substance abuse. Imagine what it would mean if people felt as comfortable saying they were going for counseling as they do saying theyre going for a flu shot or physical therapy. Reporter patients with broken bones or heart attack symptoms are routinely admitted to Emergency Rooms and insurers are contacted later. Before today, patients reporting severe depression or suicidal tendencies often had to be approved by Insurance Companies before they were admitted. Treatment could be delayed ...