#  @aaronlaxton aaron laxton aaron laxton posts on YouTube about insurance, health, real world, saving the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCUluaAFHQ5IQZVoWUdg1SBw/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -69% - [--] Months [---------] +286,019,900% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCUluaAFHQ5IQZVoWUdg1SBw/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +56% - [--] Months [--] +6,700% - [--] Year [--] +6,700% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCUluaAFHQ5IQZVoWUdg1SBw/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +181% - [--] Months [------] +545% - [--] Year [------] +545% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCUluaAFHQ5IQZVoWUdg1SBw/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [musicians](/list/musicians) [stocks](/list/stocks) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) **Social topic influence** [insurance](/topic/insurance) #101, [health](/topic/health) #1313, [real world](/topic/real-world), [saving](/topic/saving), [breast cancer](/topic/breast-cancer), [journey](/topic/journey), [mental health](/topic/mental-health), [approval](/topic/approval), [how to](/topic/how-to), [history](/topic/history) **Top assets mentioned** [Cigna Corp (CI)](/topic/$ci) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Pulse Reflections: Attacks on communities of color: Dr. Jeffrey McCune In the days and weeks after the Pulse tragedy I spoke with members in the St. Louis LGBTQIA community to capture their reflections. In this webisode #AaronLaxton speaks with #DrJeffreyMcCune about the tragic events that took place at Pulse. Today we pause to reflect of those who lost their lives in this horrific attack. We must also use conversations to help highlight inequality and inequity that is seen through our LGBTQIA communities across the country. Be sure to check back and hear more perspectives from others" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JqK759bxv84) 2017-06-12T20:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Insurance Let a 29-Year-Old Die Over $1300 Insulin A 29-year-old patient needed insulin to live. Insurance said no. The medication cost $1300. He couldnt afford it. So he rationed insulin. And three days before paydayhe died. Let that sit. This wasnt an accident. This wasnt a mistake. This was a calculated insurance decision that treated insulin like a luxury instead of a necessity. In this video Aaron the Social Worker exposes how insurance companies deny life-saving medication knowing patients cant survive without itand how poverty is quietly used as a lethal filter in American healthcare." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-MejBA1Xanc) 2026-02-01T14:38Z 15.6K followers, 24.8K engagements "Too Old to Treat How Insurance Denies Endometriosis Care After [--] Women dont age out of pain but insurance companies act like they do. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world endometriosis denial where a woman over forty was refused medically necessary surgery and redirected to pain management instead. Despite documented endometriosis failed treatments and specialist recommendations her care was denied not because the disease disappeared but because cost calculations changed. This is how womens pain gets minimized. This is how age becomes a justification to stop" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0Fck0GNjnKI) 2026-02-03T04:57Z 15.6K followers, 14.7K engagements "Insurance Said It Was Just Period Pain It Was Endometriosis For years this woman was told her symptoms were just period pain. No urgency. No answers. No treatment. The reality Endometriosis. This video breaks down how endometriosis is frequently dismissed in medical settings why womens pain is often minimized and how medical gaslighting leads to delayed diagnoses worsening symptoms and lost years of quality of life. Endometriosis affects millions of women yet many are told their pain is normal exaggerated or in their head. This isnt just a womens health issueits a healthcare system failure." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=17yyyRgro_4) 2026-02-02T03:03Z 15.6K followers, 59.1K engagements "Aaron Laxton Co-Hosting POZ I AM Radio with Robert Breining Aaron Laxton Co-Hosting POZ I AM Radio with Robert Breining #hangoutsonair Hangouts On Air #hoa #hangoutsonair Hangouts On Air #hoa" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1ZQNsBlNzfM) 2013-07-22T02:08Z 11.9K followers, [--] engagements "Insurance RN Overrides Neurologist and Denies Life-Saving MS Medication #multiplesclerosis An insurance company denied a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) medication prescribed by a board-certified neurologist and the decision wasnt made by a doctor. It was made by an insurance-company RN. In this video Aaron a licensed clinical social worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial where a patient with Multiple Sclerosis was refused access to a disease-modifying therapy that had already proven effective. The neurologist documented medical necessity. The patient followed the rules. And yet the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2QvL-EM-JNY) 2026-02-01T03:21Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements "HIV/AIDS Activists dancing to Shake It Off This is me dancing around while listening to Taylor Swift Shake It Off. iMovie aaron m laxton my hiv jounrey Taylor Swift (Celebrity) shake it off stribild atripla complera PrEP St. Louis veteran AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) HIV (Disease Cause) newly diagnosed with hiv diagnosed with aids just diagnosed with hiv diagnosed with hiv recently diagnosed hiv iMovie aaron m laxton my hiv jounrey Taylor Swift (Celebrity) shake it off stribild atripla complera PrEP St. Louis veteran AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) HIV (Disease Cause) newly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4hzs90DyXyk) 2015-02-08T06:33Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements "My HIV Journey "Live" : HIV Care Continuum Initiative This week the President signed an Executive Order creating the HIV Care Continuum Initiative. In this video Aaron examines the articles and give you his thoughts. Aaron Laxton My HIV Journy President Obama HIV Care Continuum Initiative HIV AIDS atripla stribild complera gilead truvada Barack cory monteith lady gaga Clinton AIDS free generation house of numbers poz.com thebody.com positive HIV Infection (Disease Or Medical Condition) Aaron Laxton My HIV Journy President Obama HIV Care Continuum Initiative HIV AIDS atripla stribild complera" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=55gbn_Iz2Nw) 2013-07-19T01:57Z 11.9K followers, [--] engagements "San Diego HIV Criminalization Case Isn't Me These HIV Criminalization cases are not representative of the houndreds of thousands of people living with HIV who are medicated disclosed their status and are living healthy lives. Please do not allow these highly sensationalized cases only serve to further raise fear and create witch hunts of those living with HIV. HIV AIDS Aaron Laxton My HIV Journey Thomas Guerra San Diego HIV Criminalization HIv is not a crime Health (Industry) atripla stribild living with aids isn't this the case today living healthy with hiv people are trying to criminalize" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8GKNSRJ1lMw) 2015-05-07T13:00Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements "Embracing Self-Worth: Thriving with HIV and Living Life Fully How we view ourselves and how we allow others to treat us can be complicating. For People living with Hiv often there is a feeling that is born out of stigma stigma that we are not good enough. Stigma that we are less than.stigma that we have to put up with the way people treat us. Hiv doesnt define us and it is the least interesting part of who we are. I would love to hear from you and you have changed the way you view yourself in regards to your HIV diagnosis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BaxyPt0c2A8) 2024-09-25T03:43Z 13.8K followers, [---] engagements "February [--] [----] Insurance companies say they dont make medical decisionsbut this call says otherwise. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real insurance callback where coverage for Remicade was denied for a patient who has been stable for two years. The insurer is pushing a forced switch to a biosimilar medicationnot because the treatment failed not because its unsafe but solely to cut costs. This kind of non-medical switching can destabilize patients trigger disease flares lead to hospitalization or surgery and ultimately cost far more than continuing the medication thats" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CGlAxfg8FSw) 2026-02-05T03:21Z 15.6K followers, 12.8K engagements "Insurance Denied Life-Saving Postpartum Care So I Used Song Lyrics in the Appeal A 32-year-old new mom gave birth. The baby was approved. The delivery was covered. But when Marissa began hemorrhaging after childbirth her insurance company denied the life-saving treatmentcalling it not authorized. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real-world insurance dispute call challenging an absurd and dangerous denial of postpartum medical care. Viewers hear only one side of the conversation as the reality of U.S. healthcare policy collides with medical necessity. During the appeal song" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DXDOudnQ3OM) 2026-01-31T19:15Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements "A [--] year old had the price of his inhaler jacked up to $539 and he died when he chose to pay rent. This is based off of a case in Wisconsin where Optum Rx and Walgreens are being sued when a [--] year old had the price of his inhaler jacked up to $539 and he died when he chose to pay rent" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FNuDmnGWaPA) 2026-01-27T08:50Z 13.8K followers, [----] engagements "My HIV Journey Trailer Welcome to My HIV Journey. I have been sharing my stories here since [--] days after I was diagnosed with HIV on June [--] [----]. I share the good times bad times and everything in between. Be sure to scroll through the channel and if there is something you would like me to cover please let me know. Aaron Laxton My HIV Journey HIV Infection (Disease Or Medical Condition) AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) Atripla stribild activism advocacy ACTG AIDS Clinical Trials Group Health hiv diagnosis stories i have hiv my hiv story hiv hiv positive hiv treatment my hiv story 2014" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H7jMlqckg6Y) 2014-05-09T19:41Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements "My 3-minute Guided Meditation Most of us have heard about meditation however what the heck does that mean How do we do it How long does it take In this video I give you a few techniques which work for me to help when I need to re-center myself. meditation guided meditation Aaron Laxton My HIV Journey breathing chakras energy centering yourself I am stressed out relaxing music relaxing piano piano stress meditation guided meditation Aaron Laxton My HIV Journey breathing chakras energy centering yourself I am stressed out relaxing music relaxing piano piano stress" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KgAdQ9rOBN0) 2017-12-21T04:17Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements "Insurance denies brain surgery suggesting physical therapy instead" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Os6j41fGM4w) 2026-01-27T12:07Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements "Hospital charges new Mom $500 for donated milk in the NICU This is a video about hospital charges and particularly patients who are in a Nicu how a hospital charge $500 for donated breastmilk. #breastmilk #hospital #healthcare" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RXZBlMb0mP8) 2026-01-31T19:58Z 14.5K followers, 455.5K engagements "My HIV Journey.What are Preexisting Conditions reform news today white house president trump In this video I detail pre-existing conditions that could cause you to lose your insurance coverage. Odds are you're among the most effected by it. Either your coverage will be lost or exponentially higher. Here is a list of pre-existing conditions lost under the repeal of the affordable care act by House Republicans: AIDS/HIV acid reflux acne ADHD addiction including recent treatment Alzheimer's/dementia anemia aneurysm angioplasty anorexia anxiety arrhythmia arthritis asthma atrial fibrillation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SKsOlDwHW1E) 2017-05-05T03:48Z 13.8K followers, [---] engagements "If Mannequins Were Social Workers Pt:1 What if mannequins were social workers 👀 In this video Aaron the Social Worker sizes up different mannequins and explains how their posture expression and overall vibe says everything about where theyd work in social workbefore a single word is spoken. This is a humorous but painfully accurate look at burnout emotional labor and survival in helping professions. No resumes. No job titles. Just vibesand if you work in social work mental health healthcare child welfare hospitals or community mental health youre going to feel seen. Ill break down who these" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SPxRZqrNZSU) 2026-02-04T00:40Z 15.6K followers, 15.6K engagements "My HIV Journey: Depression and Social Anxiety Depression and social anxiety is something that I always battle with. Most people do not know that it is a real challenge for me to be around people. I am perfectly happy being at home by myself. iMovie HIV AIDS My HIV Journey Aaron Laxton Matt Laxton Depression Anxiety Awareness Self harm Stribild Cutter Complera Solitude Depressed Mental health PTSD Post traumatic stress disorder hiv phobia iMovie HIV AIDS My HIV Journey Aaron Laxton Matt Laxton Depression Anxiety Awareness Self harm Stribild Cutter Complera Solitude Depressed Mental health PTSD" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Si_sQGZ60XA) 2015-03-05T12:53Z 11.9K followers, [----] engagements "Teen denied prosthetic because she was told she is young enough to adapt" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U4g_Qww3ous) 2026-01-30T21:21Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements "Insurance denies to cover the ambulance for a patient dying from an aortic aneurysm. #insurance #claimdenial #claimants #medicalliability #counterclaims" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WOzgy7vpfFI) 2026-01-28T04:12Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements "January [--] [----] In this video Aaron a licensed social worker explains the ongoing allegations lawsuits and federal investigation involving UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary Optum. Investigative reporting and wrongful death lawsuits allege that financial incentives tied to Medicare Advantage plans may have influenced decisions to reduce or delay hospital transfers for nursing home residents with potentially fatal consequences. The video breaks down reported cases involving delayed emergency care allegations of reduced hospital admissions for cost-saving purposes and whistleblower claims" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_50yQWVkBKw) 2026-01-30T15:38Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements "Insurance Doesnt Decide Based on Doctors. Heres How It Really Works. Most people believe insurance denials happen because a doctor reviewed their case and decided the care wasnt medically necessary. Thats not how it works. In this video Aaron the Social Worker explains how insurance companies actually make medical decisionsand why claims are often denied before a real review ever happens. From automatic denials and internal medical necessity criteria to non-specialist reviewers and intentional delays this breakdown shows how insurance systems prioritize cost containment over patient care." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_rgtiziu-XY) 2026-02-01T22:00Z 15.6K followers, 13.9K engagements "Deny Delay Depose: How American Insurance Companies Profit from Your Suffering. Deny Delay Depose: How American Insurance Companies Profit from Your Suffering. I break down how the American health insurance industry operates on a three-step business model designed to maximize profits at patients expense. We explore how insurers deny claims without justification delay necessary treatments through prior authorization processes and ultimately impose devastating medical debt on families. I explain how this system manufactures risk forces patients into bankruptcy despite having coverage and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fHz_RKg4UUE) 2026-01-28T16:02Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements "Insurance Denial Crisis: A Boy's Fight for Life-Saving PANDAS Treatment I share the heartbreaking case of Jill and her son Asher who is fighting for his life with PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder). Despite doctors' success with IVIG plasma infusions to treat this condition UMR and UnitedHealthcare have denied coverage claiming the diagnosis is unproven. We discuss how families like Jill's are forced to pay $10000-$30000 monthly out of pocket while appeals drag on and we call for action to demand change from these insurance companies. #unitedhealthcare #insurance" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g2C3WOfXzLA) 2026-01-29T03:32Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements "This was a video I made highlighting a young fathers fight for a new liver. Ultimately Cigna approved Keatons transplant however I am posting this to highlight the barriers they put up and continue to do for other patients. #transplantawareness #livedonors #giftoflife #givelife #transplantlife" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h5XEttynUUk) 2026-01-27T21:26Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements "Insurance Denied Postpartum Care After Birth. This Is America. A woman gave birth and then developed postpartum preeclampsiaa life-threatening medical emergency that can cause stroke seizures organ failure and death if not closely monitored in a hospital setting. Insurance denied the hospital stay. Let that sink in. This wasnt elective care. This wasnt optional. This was medically necessary physician-ordered postpartum emergency careand insurance still said no. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down how insurance companies deny postpartum care override medical professionals and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jSFYLdgkr24) 2026-02-01T20:52Z 15.6K followers, 149.1K engagements "Hospital charges new mother $950 to hold her baby #nicu" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jX5SjW4QgZw) 2026-01-27T12:15Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements "Living with HIV [--] for years Here is my [--] years HIV reflection. My name is Aaron Laxton and as you know I was diagnosed with HIV on June 6th [----]. It is hard to believe that it has been [--] years already. There has been ebbs and flows and like continues. Life did not suddenly end because of HIV however it did change. What I can tell you is that HIV treatment works Start treatment as soon as possible. The dreams that you had prior to your diagnosis can still be the same dreams that you have. you dictate your dreams not HIV. Love yourself and never allow someone to treat you less than. HIV is a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o6qFpYjFj8Q) 2017-06-06T13:55Z 11.9K followers, [----] engagements "Social Worker Completes a Mental Health Assessment on SpongeBob SquarePants What happens when a licensed social worker conducts a mental health assessment on SpongeBob SquarePants 👀 In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down SpongeBobs behaviors through a clinical (but humorous) lens covering burnout boundary issues toxic positivity workplace exploitation and emotional labor. Using real-world social work concepts this parody assessment looks at: Chronic optimism as a coping mechanism Unpaid emotional labor in the workplace Poor boundaries with employers and friends Why always being" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=omVB6BbIFlQ) 2026-02-04T00:12Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements "My HIV Journey Day 1068: Update on Life Just a quick update on how my life is going and what I have been up to. aaron laxton My HIV Journey HIV Infection (Disease Or Medical Condition) AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) atripla stribild truvada PrEP ARV Sexually Transmitted Disease (Disease Or Medical Condition) Blood Test (Diagnostic Test) my life with hiv hiv update pwpa hiv life life with hiv update on hiv hiv diagnosis hiv update [----] how is life with hiv my hiv therapie aaron laxton My HIV Journey HIV Infection (Disease Or Medical Condition) AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) atripla" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pWPa--6pU4g) 2014-05-09T19:43Z 11.9K followers, [----] engagements "Insurance Denies Hand Reattachment as Cosmetic Because Its Non-Dominant Insurance denied a hand reattachment surgerycalling it cosmetic because the amputated hand was non-dominant. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a call to the insurance company after a patients left hand was severed in a traumatic accident and the claim for reattachment was denied. Not because the injury wasnt real. Not because the surgery wouldnt restore function. But because policy language decided the hand wasnt necessary. This is satire based on real insurance denial language and real appeals that social" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qauJCUTPteo) 2026-02-04T00:57Z 15.6K followers, 188K engagements "29-Year-Old With Epilepsy Denied Life-Saving Nerve Stimulator by Insurance Im Aaron from Social Work calling to advocate for a 29-year-old woman with drug-resistant epilepsy whose insurance company has denied approval for a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) implantan FDA-approved evidence-based treatment for patients who have failed multiple anti-epileptic medications. This patient meets every clinical criterion: Failed multiple seizure medications Continues to experience breakthrough seizures Cannot drive Cannot live alone Lives with constant risk of injury brain damage and SUDEP (Sudden" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=stxYAUS_FUc) 2026-02-04T05:38Z 15.6K followers, 20.9K engagements "Insurance denies kidney transplant last minute for dying patient" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tvmek3WGYz4) 2026-01-29T13:32Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements "My HIV Journey: Positive Radio Network Lets have the really tough conversations. I need to hear things that are going to help me live a better life. I need to hear experience strength and hope. I want to share that conversation with each of you. Be sure to visit www.blogtalkradio.com/positiveradionetwork to listen as Mathew and I talk about all things real. iMovie real talk Radio Network (Organization Type) HIV (Disease Cause) aaron laxton mathew rodriguez the body mary j blige no drama my hiv journey AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) positive radio network PRN facebook health wellness" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=v7wUK8lmkF4) 2015-03-03T04:00Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements "Insurance Denies Life-Saving Heart Valve Replacement Because Patient Is [--] In this video I break down a real insurance denial involving a 72-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis who was denied approval for a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) CPT [-----]. Her cardiology team documented a high risk of sudden cardiac death within [----] months. She is fully ambulatory meets medical criteria and is an appropriate candidate for this standard-of-care cardiac procedure. Despite this the insurance company denied the request stating the procedure was not medically necessary and citing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2xtxNvwScGw) 2026-02-09T20:28Z 15.6K followers, 271.1K engagements "Insurance Says Patient Should Have Kids First Before Urgent Surgery In this video Aaron the Social Worker exposes a shocking insurance denial where a patient seeking urgent medically necessary surgery was told they should try having kids first. This wasnt a discussion about medical risk. It wasnt about clinical evidence. It wasnt about patient safety. It was about reproductive expectations being used as a gatekeeping tool for healthcare. This video pulls back the curtain on how insurance companies delay or deny urgent care by shifting the conversation away from medicine and toward" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MkzTeYU0x3c) 2026-02-08T15:09Z 15.6K followers, 33.5K engagements "Insurance Told Us to Go to Urgent Care From the Back of an Ambulance 🚑 Should you have to call insurance from the back of an ambulance to get prior authorization In this video I break down a real (and absurd) scenario: a double amputee actively bleeding in an ambulance paramedics needing to make an immediate hospital decision and insurance asking about network preference. City hospital or county hospital Or urgent care Yes urgent care was actually suggested. We talk about: How prior authorization culture creates dangerous hesitation The pressure to confirm in-network facilities during" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WJfBGWl01jQ) 2026-02-14T00:36Z 15.6K followers, 11.3K engagements "Insurance Denies Life-Saving Hysterectomy Insurance denied a life-saving hysterectomy. Not because the patient didnt meet medical criteria. Not because the doctor was wrong. But because policy said to try conservative treatment againafter it already failed. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real advocacy call pushing back against an insurance company that denied a medically necessary hysterectomy for a patient experiencing uncontrolled bleeding severe symptoms and declining quality of life. This procedure was not elective. It was medically necessary. And delaying it increased" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zvj3CPXeDzk) 2026-02-05T11:50Z 15.6K followers, 495.6K engagements "Insurance Denied a Pap Smear as Not Medically Necessary A 32-year-old woman with abnormal bleeding and a family history of gynecological cancer received a pap smear pelvic exam and HPV testing after her provider identified concerning symptoms. During the exam abnormal tissue was found and additional scraping was performed appropriately. Months later The insurance company denied coverage stating the cervical cancer screening was not medically necessary and could have been deferred. In this video I break down: Why pap smears and HPV testing are standard preventive care What medical necessity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wAFhdm7LUaY) 2026-02-14T14:47Z 15.6K followers, 18.7K engagements "How Much Pain Does a Woman Have to Be In Before Insurance Believes Her How much pain does a woman have to be in before her medical care is taken seriously In this video Im calling on behalf of a patient whose ER visit with overnight observation was denied by her insurance company despite severe symptoms that any reasonable person would consider an emergency. Heres what the insurance company claims did not warrant emergency care: 8/10 pelvic pain Heavy vaginal bleeding soaking through pads Dizziness and near fainting She had already tried outpatient care earlier that day and was dismissed An" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1fdrYcgCC80) 2026-02-10T02:25Z 15.6K followers, 29K engagements "Insurance Denied His Heart Medication Because Hes Too Stable Can insurance companies deny heart medication because a patient is too stable In this video I walk you through a real prior authorization denial involving metoprolol a beta-blocker prescribed by a cardiologist for a documented heart conduction disorder and irregular heart rhythm. The patient was recently monitored for arrhythmia. The medication is working. His heart rhythm is stable. And thats exactly why the insurance company denied it. A non-clinical reviewer determined that he no longer meets criteria despite active cardiac" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c9n2eoFBypw) 2026-02-13T14:27Z 15.6K followers, 15.1K engagements "Insurance Denied Emergency Surgery After Childbirth A 32-year-old woman gave birth and six hours later she was actively hemorrhaging. Her OB ordered an emergency D&C to stop the bleeding. The insurance company denied it. Why Because the pregnancy is no longer active. In this video I break down a real prior authorization denial involving postpartum hemorrhage emergency OB care and the dangerous consequences of insurance companies overriding medical necessity. This wasnt elective surgery. This wasnt cosmetic. This was active bleeding with dropping blood pressure and risk of death. We talk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w_IInKgnYVY) 2026-02-11T12:09Z 15.6K followers, 82.9K engagements "Death of legendary AIDS film Director Jonathan Demme. A person who impacted the way the world viewed HIV and AIDS passed this week. I will tell you about that and another interesting fact in just a few moments. But first My name is Aaron Laxton and this is My HIV Journey I have been sharing my journey with HIV since June [--] [----]. This week legendary film director Jonathan Demme pass away due to complications of esophageal cancer. While Demme is known for directing Silence of the Lambs he also director the move Philadelphia. A movie in which Tom Hanks plays a lawyer who has been discriminated" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zPZNfMZJAgQ) 2017-04-28T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hospital Charged $7117 for a Small Cut With NO Surgery Medical Billing Breakdown A patient visited the emergency room for a small cut that required no surgery no operating room and no invasive proceduresand still received a $7117 hospital bill. Im Aaron a licensed clinical social worker and in this video I break down how hospital billing practices like facility fees level-of-care charges and vague itemized lines can turn a routine ER visit into overwhelming medical debt. This case highlights why so many patients are blindsided by emergency room costs and why medical bills often dont reflect" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5F4li2SfNmg) 2026-02-09T13:53Z 15.6K followers, 127.3K engagements "Insurance Denials Are Hurting Real Patients A Social Worker Speaks Out Insurance denials are often treated like paperwork issues but in reality they deeply affect real patients who are already sick scared and exhausted. In this video Aaron the Social Worker a licensed clinical social worker breaks down the true impact of insurance denials and what happens when medically necessary evidence-based care is denied not because it isnt needed but because its deemed too expensive. Youll hear firsthand how these denials shift the burden onto: Patients and families forced into impossible decisions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7dlcSGX5Bu4) 2026-02-10T12:23Z 15.6K followers, 14.6K engagements "Insurance denies life-saving treatment for patient w/ diabetes In this video I challenge an insurance denial for a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for a patient with Type [--] diabetes who experiences dangerous blood sugar drops during sleep. The insurance companys AI algorithm rejected the CGM as a convenience item despite the fact that the patient cannot perform finger-stick glucose testing while unconscious. This denial raises serious questions about how frequently algorithmsnot physiciansare making medical coverage decisions. I break down why insurance plans will often approve expensive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ABd195M0UZk) 2026-02-09T14:18Z 15.6K followers, 44.3K engagements "Insurance Says 24-Year-Old Is Too Young for Life-Saving Ulcerative Colitis Medication A 24-year-old patient with severe ulcerative colitis was denied biologic medication by his insurance companynot because it wasnt medically necessary but because he was deemed too young for long-term treatment. In this video I walk through a real insurance denial that approved: ✔ diagnostic colonoscopy ✔ steroid treatments but refused to cover the one medication that actually induces remission. The reviewers reasoning Patient is too young for long-term biologic use. So instead the alternative offered was" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I7e6Bt5t-aw) 2026-02-06T05:25Z 15.6K followers, 104.1K engagements "Insurance denial sent for child in coma" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MG-nGeI8a24) 2026-01-30T12:23Z 14.5K followers, 56.8K engagements "Insurance Denies Emergency Surgery After Sepsis In this video Aaron the Social Worker appeals a denied insurance claim for a patient who was hospitalized for five days after arriving at the emergency department with acute abdominal pain fever and signs of sepsis. The patient required emergency surgery the same day for a perforated bowela life-threatening condition that could not have been safely managed under observation status. Despite the severity of the illness and the urgent surgical intervention the insurance company denied coverage implying that observation would have been sufficient." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NYDD_761MsE) 2026-02-09T04:25Z 15.6K followers, 34.7K engagements "February [--] [----] Health insurance premiums are rising across the U.S.but by how much and where If not in the US how my h do you pay for healthcare In this video Im asking you to share your experience: How much did your health insurance premium increase this year What insurance company do you have What state are you in Whether your monthly premium went up $20 or $200 these increases have real consequences for families workers and patientsoften without better coverage to match the cost. I want to see the patterns: Are certain insurance companies raising rates more than others Are some states" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RSXXM-FjjoI) 2026-02-06T12:22Z 15.6K followers, 10.2K engagements "February [--] [----] What happens when insurance decides anesthesia has gone on long enoughwhile a patient is still in surgery In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real-world advocacy call challenging an insurance denial where anesthesia coverage was cut off because the approved minutes expired. Not because the surgery wasnt necessary. Not because the doctor made a mistake. But because a clock ran out. This is how insurance companies actually make decisions: Anesthesia time limits override medical judgment Denials are framed as policy not patient safety Cost containment is disguised" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rtng8zGQtfk) 2026-02-03T12:31Z 15.6K followers, 31K engagements "POV: Insurance tells Social Worker that wheelchair not necessary for double amputee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Tk_1aAnhxvU) 2026-01-30T18:44Z 14.5K followers, 80.5K engagements "Hot Take: If Men Had Uterine Biopsies Anesthesia Would Be Mandatory What if men had to undergo uterine biopsies Heres the hot take no one wants to admit: if men experienced uterine biopsies anesthesia would be mandatoryno questions asked. Yet women are routinely told to take ibuprofen expect pressure and endure severe pain without adequate pain management. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down how womens pain is minimized in healthcare why procedures like uterine biopsies are often performed without anesthesia and how medical bias and gaslighting continue to shape patient" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VbpCuujHd5I) 2026-02-04T13:41Z 15.6K followers, 109.9K engagements "Hospital Bills a New Mom $5400 for Care She Never Received A 32-year-old new mother arrived at the ER by ambulance after already giving birth in the community. The delivery was full-term and uncomplicated. Her baby was already born when she arrived. So why was she charged $5400 In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real hospital billing dispute involving: A $3600 labor and delivery suite fee for a facility the patient never used An $1800 trauma facility fee despite no trauma activation or trauma care This is a clear example of how hospital billing practices and insurance systems" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XGXkBKl0Q38) 2026-02-06T14:15Z 15.6K followers, 880.4K engagements "5 Reasons Insurance Denies Care (From a Licensed Social Worker) Insurance denials arent paperwork mistakes they affect real patients who are sick scared and exhausted. In this video Erin the Social Worker a licensed clinical social worker breaks down the [--] most common reasons insurance companies deny medically necessary care and why these denials keep happening. Youll learn: Why insurers say care is not medically necessary How paperwork and coding technicalities trigger denials Why out-of-network charges appear even in emergencies How retroactive denials happen after care is approved The real" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YcaZWwgsedI) 2026-02-10T14:29Z 15.6K followers, 18.9K engagements "Aaron the Social Worker Live Stream" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_38V_iAGrIg) 2026-02-09T02:58Z 15.6K followers, [--] engagements "Insurance Denies Coverage After Car Accident Out-of-Network Ambulance Nightmare In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance nightmare following a motor vehicle accident. A patient lost consciousness after a car crash and was transported by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. He had no ability to choose the hospital. Now stable hes facing thousands of dollars in medical bills including a $5800 ambulance charge because the facility was deemed out of network. To make matters worse the insurance company: Refuses to cover the emergency ambulance transport" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_HIOrglp7UE) 2026-02-06T23:19Z 15.6K followers, 42.9K engagements "Insurance Denies Procedure That Could Save Patients Leg Insurance companies deny life-saving and limb-saving care every dayand most people never see what happens behind the scenes. In this video Aaron the Social Worker calls out an insurance denial for a medical procedure that could prevent a patient from losing her leg. Despite clear medical necessity and a surgeons recommendation the insurance company labeled the procedure as not medically necessary putting the patient at risk of amputation. This is what advocacy really looks like: 📞 Fighting denials 📄 Challenging non-clinical decisions ⚠" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_akqnkVF3vo) 2026-02-07T17:58Z 15.6K followers, 28.8K engagements "Insurance Denied Oxygen for a Single Mom With Pulmonary Fibrosis Not Medically Necessary Insurance companies deny medically necessary care every daybut this case shows just how dangerous that can be. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial involving a 35-year-old single mom living with pulmonary fibrosis. Despite documented lung disease her insurance company refused to cover portable oxygen claiming it was not medically necessary. Heres the problem: She can breathe while sitting stillbut movement causes her oxygen levels to drop. Walking. Parenting." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_ggCa7ONrM0) 2026-02-02T21:27Z 15.6K followers, 26.6K engagements "A Young Mom Is Denied Cancer Treatment While Raising a Child Insurance vs Medical Necessity In this video a social worker advocates for a patient with metastatic breast cancer after her insurance company denied coverage for Enhertu a standard-of-care cancer treatment. The patient is already undergoing chemotherapy experiencing severe side effects and caring for her first grader. Despite this the insurance company denied the medication based on so-called medical necessity and pushed the burden of appeal back onto the patient forcing her to spend precious time and energy fighting paperwork" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aBF3ZOT23ws) 2026-02-09T02:33Z 15.6K followers, 21.6K engagements "Insurance Demands $9800 After Hurricane Destroys Patients Prosthetic Insurance denied coverage for a patient who lost their prosthetic limb during a federally declared hurricane disasterand then demanded a $9800 copay to replace it. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial involving a disaster survivor whose home was destroyed and evacuated during a major hurricane. The patients prosthetic was swept away in floodwaters yet the insurance company claims the disaster exception doesnt apply because the prosthetic wasnt physically recovered. Lets be clear: a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bVriu497k8U) 2026-02-08T04:35Z 15.6K followers, 23.5K engagements "Too Young for a Mammogram Insurance Denies Breast Cancer Imaging A 29-year-old woman has a palpable breast mass and an extensive family history of breast cancerincluding a mother who required a double mastectomy. Insurance denied her mammogram. The reason Shes too young. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real-world advocacy call challenging an insurance company that refused to approve diagnostic breast imaging based solely on agedespite symptoms and genetic risk. This isnt preventative screening. This is diagnostic care. And denying it delays diagnosis increases treatment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eck8ZqQOuEA) 2026-02-05T11:30Z 15.6K followers, 27.1K engagements "Insurance Tells 27-Year-Old Patient She Doesnt Need Both Eyes- Surgery Denied as Cosmetic Insurance denial stories rarely shock me anymorebut this one should stop everyone in their tracks. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real advocacy case involving a 27-year-old woman with severe right eye and mid-face trauma. Her eye is displaced. Her vision is at immediate risk. Her surgeon ordered orbital and mid-face reconstruction surgery to reposition and stabilize the eye so she can keep her sight. Insurance reviewed the claim and denied it as cosmetic surgery. Their proposed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hpbyI5F0fm4) 2026-02-05T22:09Z 15.6K followers, 383.4K engagements "3 Proven Ways to Reverse a Health Insurance Denial (What They Dont Tell You) Have you ever opened a letter from your health insurance company and seen the word DENIED Youre not alone and youre not powerless. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down [--] proven steps to reverse a health insurance claim denial that most people are never told. These are the same strategies used by patient advocates and social workers every day to challenge unfair denials delays and not medically necessary decisions. 🚨 What youll learn: Why many insurance claims are auto-denied first How to respond to a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lA9TBxdEbVE) 2026-02-07T13:46Z 15.6K followers, 23.9K engagements "Insurance Says This Isnt a Treatment Decision While Making One In this video Aaron the Social Worker calls an insurance company about his own dental insurance denial after a claim for a $5253 dental bridge covering teeth #19 #20 and #21 was denied. Despite acknowledging the need for treatment the insurance company refused to cover the fixed dental bridge and instead offered coverage for a removable partial denture claiming the patient could use the benefit toward the treatment of their choice. This video breaks down: How insurance companies deny medically necessary dental procedures Why" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nM1sI44C0aU) 2026-02-05T02:23Z 15.6K followers, 17.1K engagements "Insurance Denies Heart Transplant for Patient on ECMO Says Hes Not Sick Enough An insurance company just denied a heart transplant for a critically ill patient who is currently on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) a form of life support where a machine pumps and oxygenates blood outside the body because the heart is failing. The reason for denial They claimed the ECMO pump was working sufficiently and that the patient was not sick enough for a transplant. Heres the reality: Patients are only placed on ECMO when they are critically ill and running out of time. It is not a long-term" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zZamSUD2RSM) 2026-02-11T02:35Z 15.6K followers, 31.4K engagements "February [--] [----] An insurance company is recommending a [---] business day review for an emergency below-knee amputation while the patient has gangrene and is at imminent risk of sepsis. In this video I break down a real case involving: Critical limb ischemia Necrotic tissue and gangrene No viable blood flow Failed revascularization Failed IV antibiotics Failed wound care Failed hyperbaric oxygen therapy Vascular surgery has clearly documented that limb salvage is no longer possible. The patient is in severe pain and at serious risk of septic shock and death. Yet the insurance response Standard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6UCXgz4bOOI) 2026-02-15T04:59Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements "Insurance APPROVED IVF in Writing Then Denied It Mid-Cycle An insurance company approved an IVF cycle in writing then retroactively denied coverage in the middle of hormone stimulation. Yes. After medications were purchased. After injections began. After time off work was taken. In this video I break down a real case where a patient received written authorization for in vitro fertilization (IVF) on November 3rd. Relying on that approval she: Purchased thousands of dollars in fertility medications Began hormone stimulation Started invasive medical procedures Financially committed to the IVF" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C0gH15vuqlo) 2026-02-15T04:08Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements "February [--] [----] An insurance company denied a childbirth claim and labeled it a lifestyle choice. Yes you read that correctly. In this video I break down a real case where a labor and delivery claim was completely denied after a woman gave birth. The reason listed Lifestyle choice. Even more concerning the claim was reviewed by a physician in a completely unrelated specialty. As a licensed clinical social worker I advocate for patients and families facing insurance denials every day. This case raises serious questions about: Insurance denial of labor and delivery claims Medical necessity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jsvqxbb_jlU) 2026-02-15T00:33Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements "Insurance Denied a Pap Smear as Not Medically Necessary A 32-year-old woman with abnormal bleeding and a family history of gynecological cancer received a pap smear pelvic exam and HPV testing after her provider identified concerning symptoms. During the exam abnormal tissue was found and additional scraping was performed appropriately. Months later The insurance company denied coverage stating the cervical cancer screening was not medically necessary and could have been deferred. In this video I break down: Why pap smears and HPV testing are standard preventive care What medical necessity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wAFhdm7LUaY) 2026-02-14T14:47Z 15.6K followers, 18.7K engagements "Insurance Told Us to Go to Urgent Care From the Back of an Ambulance 🚑 Should you have to call insurance from the back of an ambulance to get prior authorization In this video I break down a real (and absurd) scenario: a double amputee actively bleeding in an ambulance paramedics needing to make an immediate hospital decision and insurance asking about network preference. City hospital or county hospital Or urgent care Yes urgent care was actually suggested. We talk about: How prior authorization culture creates dangerous hesitation The pressure to confirm in-network facilities during" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WJfBGWl01jQ) 2026-02-14T00:36Z 15.6K followers, 11.3K engagements "Insurance Denied His Heart Medication Because Hes Too Stable Can insurance companies deny heart medication because a patient is too stable In this video I walk you through a real prior authorization denial involving metoprolol a beta-blocker prescribed by a cardiologist for a documented heart conduction disorder and irregular heart rhythm. The patient was recently monitored for arrhythmia. The medication is working. His heart rhythm is stable. And thats exactly why the insurance company denied it. A non-clinical reviewer determined that he no longer meets criteria despite active cardiac" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c9n2eoFBypw) 2026-02-13T14:27Z 15.6K followers, 15.1K engagements "February [--] [----] An insurance company denied coverage for a wheelchair for a double amputee. The reason Not medically necessary. In this video I walk you through a real advocacy call where I challenge an insurance denial that defies both medical logic and basic human dignity. We discuss what medical necessity actually means how utilization review works and why mobility equipment like wheelchairs and prosthetics are not optional they are essential. This isnt about policy language. Its about whether disabled patients are allowed to live full independent lives. As a licensed clinical social" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hbbDcb1eOUI) 2026-02-13T11:55Z 15.6K followers, 19.4K engagements "February [--] [----] When Maria a mom undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer received a denial letter stating her prescribed cancer medication was not medically necessary it wasnt just frustrating it was dangerous. In this video I break down how health insurance companies deny claims why they often rely on patient exhaustion to avoid appeals and what you can actually do when a treatment is denied. As a licensed clinical social worker I regularly help patients navigate the insurance appeals process by: Challenging not medically necessary denials Requesting peer-to-peer physician reviews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uB1VeqGsARY) 2026-02-13T03:48Z 15.6K followers, 11.3K engagements "February [--] [----] An insurance company denied coverage for an emergency D&E labeling it an elective abortion. The problem There was no fetal heartbeat. The patient was [--] weeks pregnant. She was going into sepsis. In this video I break down a real case involving a mother who presented to the emergency room with abdominal pain bleeding and signs of infection. Hospital labs confirmed sepsis risk. OB consultation confirmed no fetal heartbeat. An emergency dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure was performed to save her life. Despite clear medical documentation the insurance company issued a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JRmPC_yNK3U) 2026-02-12T21:43Z 15.6K followers, 24.2K engagements "February [--] [----] An insurance company denied coverage for a six-day ICU stay because the patient was not reachable by phone. Theres just one problem. She was in a medically documented coma. In this video I break down a real insurance denial case where a critically ill patient in the ICU had her claim denied due to failure to respond to outreach. Hospital records clearly confirm she was unconscious and in a coma yet the insurer still issued a denial for intensive care unit coverage. We discuss: How insurance claim denials happen What failure to respond means in insurance language Why ICU stays" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8j-y7xKbUXg) 2026-02-12T13:03Z 15.6K followers, 19.4K engagements "February [--] [----] Did an insurance company deny a medically necessary hysterectomy because of a husbands disapproval In this video I walk through a real prior authorization appeal involving a 34-year-old patient with: Severe endometriosis Chronic hemorrhaging Failed hormonal therapy Multiple emergency room visits Iron infusions Two OB-GYN specialist recommendations for surgery Despite documented medical necessity and failed conservative treatment the insurance company denied the hysterectomy citing the need for less invasive options. We break down: How prior authorization denials work The role" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xF3NjoXeqZA) 2026-02-12T03:56Z 15.6K followers, 28.6K engagements "February [--] [----] A family lost their loved one. The cause of death An overdose. And the hospital hesitated to approve an honor walk. In this video I address a powerful and painful moment inside a hospital where a grieving family had to fight for basic dignity after death. The cause of death should never determine whether someone is treated with respect. Whether its overdose cancer trauma or anything else dignity is not conditional. We discuss: What an honor walk is and why it matters Stigma surrounding overdose and addiction Healthcare bias and inequality in end-of-life treatment Why families" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4MaKQds56-A) 2026-02-11T14:05Z 15.6K followers, 26.2K engagements "Insurance Denied Emergency Surgery After Childbirth A 32-year-old woman gave birth and six hours later she was actively hemorrhaging. Her OB ordered an emergency D&C to stop the bleeding. The insurance company denied it. Why Because the pregnancy is no longer active. In this video I break down a real prior authorization denial involving postpartum hemorrhage emergency OB care and the dangerous consequences of insurance companies overriding medical necessity. This wasnt elective surgery. This wasnt cosmetic. This was active bleeding with dropping blood pressure and risk of death. We talk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w_IInKgnYVY) 2026-02-11T12:09Z 15.6K followers, 82.9K engagements "Insurance Denies Heart Transplant for Patient on ECMO Says Hes Not Sick Enough An insurance company just denied a heart transplant for a critically ill patient who is currently on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) a form of life support where a machine pumps and oxygenates blood outside the body because the heart is failing. The reason for denial They claimed the ECMO pump was working sufficiently and that the patient was not sick enough for a transplant. Heres the reality: Patients are only placed on ECMO when they are critically ill and running out of time. It is not a long-term" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zZamSUD2RSM) 2026-02-11T02:35Z 15.6K followers, 31.4K engagements "5 Reasons Insurance Denies Care (From a Licensed Social Worker) Insurance denials arent paperwork mistakes they affect real patients who are sick scared and exhausted. In this video Erin the Social Worker a licensed clinical social worker breaks down the [--] most common reasons insurance companies deny medically necessary care and why these denials keep happening. Youll learn: Why insurers say care is not medically necessary How paperwork and coding technicalities trigger denials Why out-of-network charges appear even in emergencies How retroactive denials happen after care is approved The real" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YcaZWwgsedI) 2026-02-10T14:29Z 15.6K followers, 18.9K engagements "Insurance Denials Are Hurting Real Patients A Social Worker Speaks Out Insurance denials are often treated like paperwork issues but in reality they deeply affect real patients who are already sick scared and exhausted. In this video Aaron the Social Worker a licensed clinical social worker breaks down the true impact of insurance denials and what happens when medically necessary evidence-based care is denied not because it isnt needed but because its deemed too expensive. Youll hear firsthand how these denials shift the burden onto: Patients and families forced into impossible decisions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7dlcSGX5Bu4) 2026-02-10T12:23Z 15.6K followers, 14.6K engagements "How Much Pain Does a Woman Have to Be In Before Insurance Believes Her How much pain does a woman have to be in before her medical care is taken seriously In this video Im calling on behalf of a patient whose ER visit with overnight observation was denied by her insurance company despite severe symptoms that any reasonable person would consider an emergency. Heres what the insurance company claims did not warrant emergency care: 8/10 pelvic pain Heavy vaginal bleeding soaking through pads Dizziness and near fainting She had already tried outpatient care earlier that day and was dismissed An" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1fdrYcgCC80) 2026-02-10T02:25Z 15.6K followers, 29K engagements "Insurance Denies Life-Saving Heart Valve Replacement Because Patient Is [--] In this video I break down a real insurance denial involving a 72-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis who was denied approval for a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) CPT [-----]. Her cardiology team documented a high risk of sudden cardiac death within [----] months. She is fully ambulatory meets medical criteria and is an appropriate candidate for this standard-of-care cardiac procedure. Despite this the insurance company denied the request stating the procedure was not medically necessary and citing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2xtxNvwScGw) 2026-02-09T20:28Z 15.6K followers, 271.1K engagements "Insurance denies life-saving treatment for patient w/ diabetes In this video I challenge an insurance denial for a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for a patient with Type [--] diabetes who experiences dangerous blood sugar drops during sleep. The insurance companys AI algorithm rejected the CGM as a convenience item despite the fact that the patient cannot perform finger-stick glucose testing while unconscious. This denial raises serious questions about how frequently algorithmsnot physiciansare making medical coverage decisions. I break down why insurance plans will often approve expensive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ABd195M0UZk) 2026-02-09T14:18Z 15.6K followers, 44.3K engagements "Hospital Charged $7117 for a Small Cut With NO Surgery Medical Billing Breakdown A patient visited the emergency room for a small cut that required no surgery no operating room and no invasive proceduresand still received a $7117 hospital bill. Im Aaron a licensed clinical social worker and in this video I break down how hospital billing practices like facility fees level-of-care charges and vague itemized lines can turn a routine ER visit into overwhelming medical debt. This case highlights why so many patients are blindsided by emergency room costs and why medical bills often dont reflect" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5F4li2SfNmg) 2026-02-09T13:53Z 15.6K followers, 127.3K engagements "Insurance Denies Emergency Surgery After Sepsis In this video Aaron the Social Worker appeals a denied insurance claim for a patient who was hospitalized for five days after arriving at the emergency department with acute abdominal pain fever and signs of sepsis. The patient required emergency surgery the same day for a perforated bowela life-threatening condition that could not have been safely managed under observation status. Despite the severity of the illness and the urgent surgical intervention the insurance company denied coverage implying that observation would have been sufficient." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NYDD_761MsE) 2026-02-09T04:25Z 15.6K followers, 34.7K engagements "Aaron the Social Worker Live Stream" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_38V_iAGrIg) 2026-02-09T02:58Z 15.6K followers, [--] engagements "Sunday Night Check-In" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ilFXVJwfK0s) 2026-02-09T02:58Z 15.6K followers, [--] engagements "A Young Mom Is Denied Cancer Treatment While Raising a Child Insurance vs Medical Necessity In this video a social worker advocates for a patient with metastatic breast cancer after her insurance company denied coverage for Enhertu a standard-of-care cancer treatment. The patient is already undergoing chemotherapy experiencing severe side effects and caring for her first grader. Despite this the insurance company denied the medication based on so-called medical necessity and pushed the burden of appeal back onto the patient forcing her to spend precious time and energy fighting paperwork" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aBF3ZOT23ws) 2026-02-09T02:33Z 15.6K followers, 21.6K engagements "Insurance Says Patient Should Have Kids First Before Urgent Surgery In this video Aaron the Social Worker exposes a shocking insurance denial where a patient seeking urgent medically necessary surgery was told they should try having kids first. This wasnt a discussion about medical risk. It wasnt about clinical evidence. It wasnt about patient safety. It was about reproductive expectations being used as a gatekeeping tool for healthcare. This video pulls back the curtain on how insurance companies delay or deny urgent care by shifting the conversation away from medicine and toward" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MkzTeYU0x3c) 2026-02-08T15:09Z 15.6K followers, 33.5K engagements "Insurance Demands $9800 After Hurricane Destroys Patients Prosthetic Insurance denied coverage for a patient who lost their prosthetic limb during a federally declared hurricane disasterand then demanded a $9800 copay to replace it. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial involving a disaster survivor whose home was destroyed and evacuated during a major hurricane. The patients prosthetic was swept away in floodwaters yet the insurance company claims the disaster exception doesnt apply because the prosthetic wasnt physically recovered. Lets be clear: a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bVriu497k8U) 2026-02-08T04:35Z 15.6K followers, 23.5K engagements "Insurance Denies Procedure That Could Save Patients Leg Insurance companies deny life-saving and limb-saving care every dayand most people never see what happens behind the scenes. In this video Aaron the Social Worker calls out an insurance denial for a medical procedure that could prevent a patient from losing her leg. Despite clear medical necessity and a surgeons recommendation the insurance company labeled the procedure as not medically necessary putting the patient at risk of amputation. This is what advocacy really looks like: 📞 Fighting denials 📄 Challenging non-clinical decisions ⚠" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_akqnkVF3vo) 2026-02-07T17:58Z 15.6K followers, 28.8K engagements "3 Proven Ways to Reverse a Health Insurance Denial (What They Dont Tell You) Have you ever opened a letter from your health insurance company and seen the word DENIED Youre not alone and youre not powerless. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down [--] proven steps to reverse a health insurance claim denial that most people are never told. These are the same strategies used by patient advocates and social workers every day to challenge unfair denials delays and not medically necessary decisions. 🚨 What youll learn: Why many insurance claims are auto-denied first How to respond to a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lA9TBxdEbVE) 2026-02-07T13:46Z 15.6K followers, 23.9K engagements "Insurance Denies Coverage After Car Accident Out-of-Network Ambulance Nightmare In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance nightmare following a motor vehicle accident. A patient lost consciousness after a car crash and was transported by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. He had no ability to choose the hospital. Now stable hes facing thousands of dollars in medical bills including a $5800 ambulance charge because the facility was deemed out of network. To make matters worse the insurance company: Refuses to cover the emergency ambulance transport" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_HIOrglp7UE) 2026-02-06T23:19Z 15.6K followers, 42.9K engagements "Hospital Bills a New Mom $5400 for Care She Never Received A 32-year-old new mother arrived at the ER by ambulance after already giving birth in the community. The delivery was full-term and uncomplicated. Her baby was already born when she arrived. So why was she charged $5400 In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real hospital billing dispute involving: A $3600 labor and delivery suite fee for a facility the patient never used An $1800 trauma facility fee despite no trauma activation or trauma care This is a clear example of how hospital billing practices and insurance systems" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XGXkBKl0Q38) 2026-02-06T14:15Z 15.6K followers, 880.4K engagements "February [--] [----] Health insurance premiums are rising across the U.S.but by how much and where If not in the US how my h do you pay for healthcare In this video Im asking you to share your experience: How much did your health insurance premium increase this year What insurance company do you have What state are you in Whether your monthly premium went up $20 or $200 these increases have real consequences for families workers and patientsoften without better coverage to match the cost. I want to see the patterns: Are certain insurance companies raising rates more than others Are some states" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RSXXM-FjjoI) 2026-02-06T12:22Z 15.6K followers, 10.2K engagements "Insurance Says 24-Year-Old Is Too Young for Life-Saving Ulcerative Colitis Medication A 24-year-old patient with severe ulcerative colitis was denied biologic medication by his insurance companynot because it wasnt medically necessary but because he was deemed too young for long-term treatment. In this video I walk through a real insurance denial that approved: ✔ diagnostic colonoscopy ✔ steroid treatments but refused to cover the one medication that actually induces remission. The reviewers reasoning Patient is too young for long-term biologic use. So instead the alternative offered was" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I7e6Bt5t-aw) 2026-02-06T05:25Z 15.6K followers, 104.1K engagements "Insurance Tells 27-Year-Old Patient She Doesnt Need Both Eyes- Surgery Denied as Cosmetic Insurance denial stories rarely shock me anymorebut this one should stop everyone in their tracks. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real advocacy case involving a 27-year-old woman with severe right eye and mid-face trauma. Her eye is displaced. Her vision is at immediate risk. Her surgeon ordered orbital and mid-face reconstruction surgery to reposition and stabilize the eye so she can keep her sight. Insurance reviewed the claim and denied it as cosmetic surgery. Their proposed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hpbyI5F0fm4) 2026-02-05T22:09Z 15.6K followers, 383.4K engagements "Insurance Denies Life-Saving Hysterectomy Insurance denied a life-saving hysterectomy. Not because the patient didnt meet medical criteria. Not because the doctor was wrong. But because policy said to try conservative treatment againafter it already failed. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real advocacy call pushing back against an insurance company that denied a medically necessary hysterectomy for a patient experiencing uncontrolled bleeding severe symptoms and declining quality of life. This procedure was not elective. It was medically necessary. And delaying it increased" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zvj3CPXeDzk) 2026-02-05T11:50Z 15.6K followers, 495.6K engagements "Too Young for a Mammogram Insurance Denies Breast Cancer Imaging A 29-year-old woman has a palpable breast mass and an extensive family history of breast cancerincluding a mother who required a double mastectomy. Insurance denied her mammogram. The reason Shes too young. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real-world advocacy call challenging an insurance company that refused to approve diagnostic breast imaging based solely on agedespite symptoms and genetic risk. This isnt preventative screening. This is diagnostic care. And denying it delays diagnosis increases treatment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eck8ZqQOuEA) 2026-02-05T11:30Z 15.6K followers, 27.1K engagements "February [--] [----] Insurance companies say they dont make medical decisionsbut this call says otherwise. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real insurance callback where coverage for Remicade was denied for a patient who has been stable for two years. The insurer is pushing a forced switch to a biosimilar medicationnot because the treatment failed not because its unsafe but solely to cut costs. This kind of non-medical switching can destabilize patients trigger disease flares lead to hospitalization or surgery and ultimately cost far more than continuing the medication thats" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CGlAxfg8FSw) 2026-02-05T03:21Z 15.6K followers, 12.8K engagements "Insurance Says This Isnt a Treatment Decision While Making One In this video Aaron the Social Worker calls an insurance company about his own dental insurance denial after a claim for a $5253 dental bridge covering teeth #19 #20 and #21 was denied. Despite acknowledging the need for treatment the insurance company refused to cover the fixed dental bridge and instead offered coverage for a removable partial denture claiming the patient could use the benefit toward the treatment of their choice. This video breaks down: How insurance companies deny medically necessary dental procedures Why" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nM1sI44C0aU) 2026-02-05T02:23Z 15.6K followers, 17.1K engagements "Hot Take: If Men Had Uterine Biopsies Anesthesia Would Be Mandatory What if men had to undergo uterine biopsies Heres the hot take no one wants to admit: if men experienced uterine biopsies anesthesia would be mandatoryno questions asked. Yet women are routinely told to take ibuprofen expect pressure and endure severe pain without adequate pain management. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down how womens pain is minimized in healthcare why procedures like uterine biopsies are often performed without anesthesia and how medical bias and gaslighting continue to shape patient" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VbpCuujHd5I) 2026-02-04T13:41Z 15.6K followers, 109.9K engagements "29-Year-Old With Epilepsy Denied Life-Saving Nerve Stimulator by Insurance Im Aaron from Social Work calling to advocate for a 29-year-old woman with drug-resistant epilepsy whose insurance company has denied approval for a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) implantan FDA-approved evidence-based treatment for patients who have failed multiple anti-epileptic medications. This patient meets every clinical criterion: Failed multiple seizure medications Continues to experience breakthrough seizures Cannot drive Cannot live alone Lives with constant risk of injury brain damage and SUDEP (Sudden" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=stxYAUS_FUc) 2026-02-04T05:38Z 15.6K followers, 20.9K engagements "Insurance Denies Hand Reattachment as Cosmetic Because Its Non-Dominant Insurance denied a hand reattachment surgerycalling it cosmetic because the amputated hand was non-dominant. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a call to the insurance company after a patients left hand was severed in a traumatic accident and the claim for reattachment was denied. Not because the injury wasnt real. Not because the surgery wouldnt restore function. But because policy language decided the hand wasnt necessary. This is satire based on real insurance denial language and real appeals that social" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qauJCUTPteo) 2026-02-04T00:57Z 15.6K followers, 188K engagements "If Mannequins Were Social Workers Pt:1 What if mannequins were social workers 👀 In this video Aaron the Social Worker sizes up different mannequins and explains how their posture expression and overall vibe says everything about where theyd work in social workbefore a single word is spoken. This is a humorous but painfully accurate look at burnout emotional labor and survival in helping professions. No resumes. No job titles. Just vibesand if you work in social work mental health healthcare child welfare hospitals or community mental health youre going to feel seen. Ill break down who these" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SPxRZqrNZSU) 2026-02-04T00:40Z 15.6K followers, 15.6K engagements "Social Worker Completes a Mental Health Assessment on SpongeBob SquarePants What happens when a licensed social worker conducts a mental health assessment on SpongeBob SquarePants 👀 In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down SpongeBobs behaviors through a clinical (but humorous) lens covering burnout boundary issues toxic positivity workplace exploitation and emotional labor. Using real-world social work concepts this parody assessment looks at: Chronic optimism as a coping mechanism Unpaid emotional labor in the workplace Poor boundaries with employers and friends Why always being" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=omVB6BbIFlQ) 2026-02-04T00:12Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements "February [--] [----] What happens when insurance decides anesthesia has gone on long enoughwhile a patient is still in surgery In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real-world advocacy call challenging an insurance denial where anesthesia coverage was cut off because the approved minutes expired. Not because the surgery wasnt necessary. Not because the doctor made a mistake. But because a clock ran out. This is how insurance companies actually make decisions: Anesthesia time limits override medical judgment Denials are framed as policy not patient safety Cost containment is disguised" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rtng8zGQtfk) 2026-02-03T12:31Z 15.6K followers, 31K engagements "Too Old to Treat How Insurance Denies Endometriosis Care After [--] Women dont age out of pain but insurance companies act like they do. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world endometriosis denial where a woman over forty was refused medically necessary surgery and redirected to pain management instead. Despite documented endometriosis failed treatments and specialist recommendations her care was denied not because the disease disappeared but because cost calculations changed. This is how womens pain gets minimized. This is how age becomes a justification to stop" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0Fck0GNjnKI) 2026-02-03T04:57Z 15.6K followers, 14.7K engagements "Insurance Denied Oxygen for a Single Mom With Pulmonary Fibrosis Not Medically Necessary Insurance companies deny medically necessary care every daybut this case shows just how dangerous that can be. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial involving a 35-year-old single mom living with pulmonary fibrosis. Despite documented lung disease her insurance company refused to cover portable oxygen claiming it was not medically necessary. Heres the problem: She can breathe while sitting stillbut movement causes her oxygen levels to drop. Walking. Parenting." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_ggCa7ONrM0) 2026-02-02T21:27Z 15.6K followers, 26.6K engagements "Insurance Said It Was Just Period Pain It Was Endometriosis For years this woman was told her symptoms were just period pain. No urgency. No answers. No treatment. The reality Endometriosis. This video breaks down how endometriosis is frequently dismissed in medical settings why womens pain is often minimized and how medical gaslighting leads to delayed diagnoses worsening symptoms and lost years of quality of life. Endometriosis affects millions of women yet many are told their pain is normal exaggerated or in their head. This isnt just a womens health issueits a healthcare system failure." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=17yyyRgro_4) 2026-02-02T03:03Z 15.6K followers, 59.1K engagements "Insurance Doesnt Decide Based on Doctors. Heres How It Really Works. Most people believe insurance denials happen because a doctor reviewed their case and decided the care wasnt medically necessary. Thats not how it works. In this video Aaron the Social Worker explains how insurance companies actually make medical decisionsand why claims are often denied before a real review ever happens. From automatic denials and internal medical necessity criteria to non-specialist reviewers and intentional delays this breakdown shows how insurance systems prioritize cost containment over patient care." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_rgtiziu-XY) 2026-02-01T22:00Z 15.6K followers, 13.9K engagements "Insurance Denied Postpartum Care After Birth. This Is America. A woman gave birth and then developed postpartum preeclampsiaa life-threatening medical emergency that can cause stroke seizures organ failure and death if not closely monitored in a hospital setting. Insurance denied the hospital stay. Let that sink in. This wasnt elective care. This wasnt optional. This was medically necessary physician-ordered postpartum emergency careand insurance still said no. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down how insurance companies deny postpartum care override medical professionals and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jSFYLdgkr24) 2026-02-01T20:52Z 15.6K followers, 149.1K engagements "Insurance Let a 29-Year-Old Die Over $1300 Insulin A 29-year-old patient needed insulin to live. Insurance said no. The medication cost $1300. He couldnt afford it. So he rationed insulin. And three days before paydayhe died. Let that sit. This wasnt an accident. This wasnt a mistake. This was a calculated insurance decision that treated insulin like a luxury instead of a necessity. In this video Aaron the Social Worker exposes how insurance companies deny life-saving medication knowing patients cant survive without itand how poverty is quietly used as a lethal filter in American healthcare." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-MejBA1Xanc) 2026-02-01T14:38Z 15.6K followers, 24.8K engagements "Insurance RN Overrides Neurologist and Denies Life-Saving MS Medication #multiplesclerosis An insurance company denied a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) medication prescribed by a board-certified neurologist and the decision wasnt made by a doctor. It was made by an insurance-company RN. In this video Aaron a licensed clinical social worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial where a patient with Multiple Sclerosis was refused access to a disease-modifying therapy that had already proven effective. The neurologist documented medical necessity. The patient followed the rules. And yet the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2QvL-EM-JNY) 2026-02-01T03:21Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Pulse Reflections: Attacks on communities of color: Dr. Jeffrey McCune In the days and weeks after the Pulse tragedy I spoke with members in the St. Louis LGBTQIA community to capture their reflections. In this webisode #AaronLaxton speaks with #DrJeffreyMcCune about the tragic events that took place at Pulse. Today we pause to reflect of those who lost their lives in this horrific attack. We must also use conversations to help highlight inequality and inequity that is seen through our LGBTQIA communities across the country. Be sure to check back and hear more perspectives from others"
YouTube Link 2017-06-12T20:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Insurance Let a 29-Year-Old Die Over $1300 Insulin A 29-year-old patient needed insulin to live. Insurance said no. The medication cost $1300. He couldnt afford it. So he rationed insulin. And three days before paydayhe died. Let that sit. This wasnt an accident. This wasnt a mistake. This was a calculated insurance decision that treated insulin like a luxury instead of a necessity. In this video Aaron the Social Worker exposes how insurance companies deny life-saving medication knowing patients cant survive without itand how poverty is quietly used as a lethal filter in American healthcare."
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T14:38Z 15.6K followers, 24.8K engagements
"Too Old to Treat How Insurance Denies Endometriosis Care After [--] Women dont age out of pain but insurance companies act like they do. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world endometriosis denial where a woman over forty was refused medically necessary surgery and redirected to pain management instead. Despite documented endometriosis failed treatments and specialist recommendations her care was denied not because the disease disappeared but because cost calculations changed. This is how womens pain gets minimized. This is how age becomes a justification to stop"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T04:57Z 15.6K followers, 14.7K engagements
"Insurance Said It Was Just Period Pain It Was Endometriosis For years this woman was told her symptoms were just period pain. No urgency. No answers. No treatment. The reality Endometriosis. This video breaks down how endometriosis is frequently dismissed in medical settings why womens pain is often minimized and how medical gaslighting leads to delayed diagnoses worsening symptoms and lost years of quality of life. Endometriosis affects millions of women yet many are told their pain is normal exaggerated or in their head. This isnt just a womens health issueits a healthcare system failure."
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T03:03Z 15.6K followers, 59.1K engagements
"Aaron Laxton Co-Hosting POZ I AM Radio with Robert Breining Aaron Laxton Co-Hosting POZ I AM Radio with Robert Breining #hangoutsonair Hangouts On Air #hoa #hangoutsonair Hangouts On Air #hoa"
YouTube Link 2013-07-22T02:08Z 11.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Insurance RN Overrides Neurologist and Denies Life-Saving MS Medication #multiplesclerosis An insurance company denied a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) medication prescribed by a board-certified neurologist and the decision wasnt made by a doctor. It was made by an insurance-company RN. In this video Aaron a licensed clinical social worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial where a patient with Multiple Sclerosis was refused access to a disease-modifying therapy that had already proven effective. The neurologist documented medical necessity. The patient followed the rules. And yet the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T03:21Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements
"HIV/AIDS Activists dancing to Shake It Off This is me dancing around while listening to Taylor Swift Shake It Off. iMovie aaron m laxton my hiv jounrey Taylor Swift (Celebrity) shake it off stribild atripla complera PrEP St. Louis veteran AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) HIV (Disease Cause) newly diagnosed with hiv diagnosed with aids just diagnosed with hiv diagnosed with hiv recently diagnosed hiv iMovie aaron m laxton my hiv jounrey Taylor Swift (Celebrity) shake it off stribild atripla complera PrEP St. Louis veteran AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) HIV (Disease Cause) newly"
YouTube Link 2015-02-08T06:33Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"My HIV Journey "Live" : HIV Care Continuum Initiative This week the President signed an Executive Order creating the HIV Care Continuum Initiative. In this video Aaron examines the articles and give you his thoughts. Aaron Laxton My HIV Journy President Obama HIV Care Continuum Initiative HIV AIDS atripla stribild complera gilead truvada Barack cory monteith lady gaga Clinton AIDS free generation house of numbers poz.com thebody.com positive HIV Infection (Disease Or Medical Condition) Aaron Laxton My HIV Journy President Obama HIV Care Continuum Initiative HIV AIDS atripla stribild complera"
YouTube Link 2013-07-19T01:57Z 11.9K followers, [--] engagements
"San Diego HIV Criminalization Case Isn't Me These HIV Criminalization cases are not representative of the houndreds of thousands of people living with HIV who are medicated disclosed their status and are living healthy lives. Please do not allow these highly sensationalized cases only serve to further raise fear and create witch hunts of those living with HIV. HIV AIDS Aaron Laxton My HIV Journey Thomas Guerra San Diego HIV Criminalization HIv is not a crime Health (Industry) atripla stribild living with aids isn't this the case today living healthy with hiv people are trying to criminalize"
YouTube Link 2015-05-07T13:00Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Embracing Self-Worth: Thriving with HIV and Living Life Fully How we view ourselves and how we allow others to treat us can be complicating. For People living with Hiv often there is a feeling that is born out of stigma stigma that we are not good enough. Stigma that we are less than.stigma that we have to put up with the way people treat us. Hiv doesnt define us and it is the least interesting part of who we are. I would love to hear from you and you have changed the way you view yourself in regards to your HIV diagnosis"
YouTube Link 2024-09-25T03:43Z 13.8K followers, [---] engagements
"February [--] [----] Insurance companies say they dont make medical decisionsbut this call says otherwise. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real insurance callback where coverage for Remicade was denied for a patient who has been stable for two years. The insurer is pushing a forced switch to a biosimilar medicationnot because the treatment failed not because its unsafe but solely to cut costs. This kind of non-medical switching can destabilize patients trigger disease flares lead to hospitalization or surgery and ultimately cost far more than continuing the medication thats"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T03:21Z 15.6K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Insurance Denied Life-Saving Postpartum Care So I Used Song Lyrics in the Appeal A 32-year-old new mom gave birth. The baby was approved. The delivery was covered. But when Marissa began hemorrhaging after childbirth her insurance company denied the life-saving treatmentcalling it not authorized. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real-world insurance dispute call challenging an absurd and dangerous denial of postpartum medical care. Viewers hear only one side of the conversation as the reality of U.S. healthcare policy collides with medical necessity. During the appeal song"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T19:15Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements
"A [--] year old had the price of his inhaler jacked up to $539 and he died when he chose to pay rent. This is based off of a case in Wisconsin where Optum Rx and Walgreens are being sued when a [--] year old had the price of his inhaler jacked up to $539 and he died when he chose to pay rent"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T08:50Z 13.8K followers, [----] engagements
"My HIV Journey Trailer Welcome to My HIV Journey. I have been sharing my stories here since [--] days after I was diagnosed with HIV on June [--] [----]. I share the good times bad times and everything in between. Be sure to scroll through the channel and if there is something you would like me to cover please let me know. Aaron Laxton My HIV Journey HIV Infection (Disease Or Medical Condition) AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) Atripla stribild activism advocacy ACTG AIDS Clinical Trials Group Health hiv diagnosis stories i have hiv my hiv story hiv hiv positive hiv treatment my hiv story 2014"
YouTube Link 2014-05-09T19:41Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"My 3-minute Guided Meditation Most of us have heard about meditation however what the heck does that mean How do we do it How long does it take In this video I give you a few techniques which work for me to help when I need to re-center myself. meditation guided meditation Aaron Laxton My HIV Journey breathing chakras energy centering yourself I am stressed out relaxing music relaxing piano piano stress meditation guided meditation Aaron Laxton My HIV Journey breathing chakras energy centering yourself I am stressed out relaxing music relaxing piano piano stress"
YouTube Link 2017-12-21T04:17Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Insurance denies brain surgery suggesting physical therapy instead"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T12:07Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Hospital charges new Mom $500 for donated milk in the NICU This is a video about hospital charges and particularly patients who are in a Nicu how a hospital charge $500 for donated breastmilk. #breastmilk #hospital #healthcare"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T19:58Z 14.5K followers, 455.5K engagements
"My HIV Journey.What are Preexisting Conditions reform news today white house president trump In this video I detail pre-existing conditions that could cause you to lose your insurance coverage. Odds are you're among the most effected by it. Either your coverage will be lost or exponentially higher. Here is a list of pre-existing conditions lost under the repeal of the affordable care act by House Republicans: AIDS/HIV acid reflux acne ADHD addiction including recent treatment Alzheimer's/dementia anemia aneurysm angioplasty anorexia anxiety arrhythmia arthritis asthma atrial fibrillation"
YouTube Link 2017-05-05T03:48Z 13.8K followers, [---] engagements
"If Mannequins Were Social Workers Pt:1 What if mannequins were social workers 👀 In this video Aaron the Social Worker sizes up different mannequins and explains how their posture expression and overall vibe says everything about where theyd work in social workbefore a single word is spoken. This is a humorous but painfully accurate look at burnout emotional labor and survival in helping professions. No resumes. No job titles. Just vibesand if you work in social work mental health healthcare child welfare hospitals or community mental health youre going to feel seen. Ill break down who these"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T00:40Z 15.6K followers, 15.6K engagements
"My HIV Journey: Depression and Social Anxiety Depression and social anxiety is something that I always battle with. Most people do not know that it is a real challenge for me to be around people. I am perfectly happy being at home by myself. iMovie HIV AIDS My HIV Journey Aaron Laxton Matt Laxton Depression Anxiety Awareness Self harm Stribild Cutter Complera Solitude Depressed Mental health PTSD Post traumatic stress disorder hiv phobia iMovie HIV AIDS My HIV Journey Aaron Laxton Matt Laxton Depression Anxiety Awareness Self harm Stribild Cutter Complera Solitude Depressed Mental health PTSD"
YouTube Link 2015-03-05T12:53Z 11.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Teen denied prosthetic because she was told she is young enough to adapt"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T21:21Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Insurance denies to cover the ambulance for a patient dying from an aortic aneurysm. #insurance #claimdenial #claimants #medicalliability #counterclaims"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T04:12Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements
"January [--] [----] In this video Aaron a licensed social worker explains the ongoing allegations lawsuits and federal investigation involving UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary Optum. Investigative reporting and wrongful death lawsuits allege that financial incentives tied to Medicare Advantage plans may have influenced decisions to reduce or delay hospital transfers for nursing home residents with potentially fatal consequences. The video breaks down reported cases involving delayed emergency care allegations of reduced hospital admissions for cost-saving purposes and whistleblower claims"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T15:38Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Insurance Doesnt Decide Based on Doctors. Heres How It Really Works. Most people believe insurance denials happen because a doctor reviewed their case and decided the care wasnt medically necessary. Thats not how it works. In this video Aaron the Social Worker explains how insurance companies actually make medical decisionsand why claims are often denied before a real review ever happens. From automatic denials and internal medical necessity criteria to non-specialist reviewers and intentional delays this breakdown shows how insurance systems prioritize cost containment over patient care."
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T22:00Z 15.6K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Deny Delay Depose: How American Insurance Companies Profit from Your Suffering. Deny Delay Depose: How American Insurance Companies Profit from Your Suffering. I break down how the American health insurance industry operates on a three-step business model designed to maximize profits at patients expense. We explore how insurers deny claims without justification delay necessary treatments through prior authorization processes and ultimately impose devastating medical debt on families. I explain how this system manufactures risk forces patients into bankruptcy despite having coverage and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T16:02Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Insurance Denial Crisis: A Boy's Fight for Life-Saving PANDAS Treatment I share the heartbreaking case of Jill and her son Asher who is fighting for his life with PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder). Despite doctors' success with IVIG plasma infusions to treat this condition UMR and UnitedHealthcare have denied coverage claiming the diagnosis is unproven. We discuss how families like Jill's are forced to pay $10000-$30000 monthly out of pocket while appeals drag on and we call for action to demand change from these insurance companies. #unitedhealthcare #insurance"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T03:32Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements
"This was a video I made highlighting a young fathers fight for a new liver. Ultimately Cigna approved Keatons transplant however I am posting this to highlight the barriers they put up and continue to do for other patients. #transplantawareness #livedonors #giftoflife #givelife #transplantlife"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T21:26Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Insurance Denied Postpartum Care After Birth. This Is America. A woman gave birth and then developed postpartum preeclampsiaa life-threatening medical emergency that can cause stroke seizures organ failure and death if not closely monitored in a hospital setting. Insurance denied the hospital stay. Let that sink in. This wasnt elective care. This wasnt optional. This was medically necessary physician-ordered postpartum emergency careand insurance still said no. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down how insurance companies deny postpartum care override medical professionals and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T20:52Z 15.6K followers, 149.1K engagements
"Hospital charges new mother $950 to hold her baby #nicu"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T12:15Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Living with HIV [--] for years Here is my [--] years HIV reflection. My name is Aaron Laxton and as you know I was diagnosed with HIV on June 6th [----]. It is hard to believe that it has been [--] years already. There has been ebbs and flows and like continues. Life did not suddenly end because of HIV however it did change. What I can tell you is that HIV treatment works Start treatment as soon as possible. The dreams that you had prior to your diagnosis can still be the same dreams that you have. you dictate your dreams not HIV. Love yourself and never allow someone to treat you less than. HIV is a"
YouTube Link 2017-06-06T13:55Z 11.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Social Worker Completes a Mental Health Assessment on SpongeBob SquarePants What happens when a licensed social worker conducts a mental health assessment on SpongeBob SquarePants 👀 In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down SpongeBobs behaviors through a clinical (but humorous) lens covering burnout boundary issues toxic positivity workplace exploitation and emotional labor. Using real-world social work concepts this parody assessment looks at: Chronic optimism as a coping mechanism Unpaid emotional labor in the workplace Poor boundaries with employers and friends Why always being"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T00:12Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements
"My HIV Journey Day 1068: Update on Life Just a quick update on how my life is going and what I have been up to. aaron laxton My HIV Journey HIV Infection (Disease Or Medical Condition) AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) atripla stribild truvada PrEP ARV Sexually Transmitted Disease (Disease Or Medical Condition) Blood Test (Diagnostic Test) my life with hiv hiv update pwpa hiv life life with hiv update on hiv hiv diagnosis hiv update [----] how is life with hiv my hiv therapie aaron laxton My HIV Journey HIV Infection (Disease Or Medical Condition) AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) atripla"
YouTube Link 2014-05-09T19:43Z 11.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Insurance Denies Hand Reattachment as Cosmetic Because Its Non-Dominant Insurance denied a hand reattachment surgerycalling it cosmetic because the amputated hand was non-dominant. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a call to the insurance company after a patients left hand was severed in a traumatic accident and the claim for reattachment was denied. Not because the injury wasnt real. Not because the surgery wouldnt restore function. But because policy language decided the hand wasnt necessary. This is satire based on real insurance denial language and real appeals that social"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T00:57Z 15.6K followers, 188K engagements
"29-Year-Old With Epilepsy Denied Life-Saving Nerve Stimulator by Insurance Im Aaron from Social Work calling to advocate for a 29-year-old woman with drug-resistant epilepsy whose insurance company has denied approval for a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) implantan FDA-approved evidence-based treatment for patients who have failed multiple anti-epileptic medications. This patient meets every clinical criterion: Failed multiple seizure medications Continues to experience breakthrough seizures Cannot drive Cannot live alone Lives with constant risk of injury brain damage and SUDEP (Sudden"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T05:38Z 15.6K followers, 20.9K engagements
"Insurance denies kidney transplant last minute for dying patient"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T13:32Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements
"My HIV Journey: Positive Radio Network Lets have the really tough conversations. I need to hear things that are going to help me live a better life. I need to hear experience strength and hope. I want to share that conversation with each of you. Be sure to visit www.blogtalkradio.com/positiveradionetwork to listen as Mathew and I talk about all things real. iMovie real talk Radio Network (Organization Type) HIV (Disease Cause) aaron laxton mathew rodriguez the body mary j blige no drama my hiv journey AIDS (Disease Or Medical Condition) positive radio network PRN facebook health wellness"
YouTube Link 2015-03-03T04:00Z 11.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Insurance Denies Life-Saving Heart Valve Replacement Because Patient Is [--] In this video I break down a real insurance denial involving a 72-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis who was denied approval for a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) CPT [-----]. Her cardiology team documented a high risk of sudden cardiac death within [----] months. She is fully ambulatory meets medical criteria and is an appropriate candidate for this standard-of-care cardiac procedure. Despite this the insurance company denied the request stating the procedure was not medically necessary and citing"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T20:28Z 15.6K followers, 271.1K engagements
"Insurance Says Patient Should Have Kids First Before Urgent Surgery In this video Aaron the Social Worker exposes a shocking insurance denial where a patient seeking urgent medically necessary surgery was told they should try having kids first. This wasnt a discussion about medical risk. It wasnt about clinical evidence. It wasnt about patient safety. It was about reproductive expectations being used as a gatekeeping tool for healthcare. This video pulls back the curtain on how insurance companies delay or deny urgent care by shifting the conversation away from medicine and toward"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T15:09Z 15.6K followers, 33.5K engagements
"Insurance Told Us to Go to Urgent Care From the Back of an Ambulance 🚑 Should you have to call insurance from the back of an ambulance to get prior authorization In this video I break down a real (and absurd) scenario: a double amputee actively bleeding in an ambulance paramedics needing to make an immediate hospital decision and insurance asking about network preference. City hospital or county hospital Or urgent care Yes urgent care was actually suggested. We talk about: How prior authorization culture creates dangerous hesitation The pressure to confirm in-network facilities during"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T00:36Z 15.6K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Insurance Denies Life-Saving Hysterectomy Insurance denied a life-saving hysterectomy. Not because the patient didnt meet medical criteria. Not because the doctor was wrong. But because policy said to try conservative treatment againafter it already failed. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real advocacy call pushing back against an insurance company that denied a medically necessary hysterectomy for a patient experiencing uncontrolled bleeding severe symptoms and declining quality of life. This procedure was not elective. It was medically necessary. And delaying it increased"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T11:50Z 15.6K followers, 495.6K engagements
"Insurance Denied a Pap Smear as Not Medically Necessary A 32-year-old woman with abnormal bleeding and a family history of gynecological cancer received a pap smear pelvic exam and HPV testing after her provider identified concerning symptoms. During the exam abnormal tissue was found and additional scraping was performed appropriately. Months later The insurance company denied coverage stating the cervical cancer screening was not medically necessary and could have been deferred. In this video I break down: Why pap smears and HPV testing are standard preventive care What medical necessity"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T14:47Z 15.6K followers, 18.7K engagements
"How Much Pain Does a Woman Have to Be In Before Insurance Believes Her How much pain does a woman have to be in before her medical care is taken seriously In this video Im calling on behalf of a patient whose ER visit with overnight observation was denied by her insurance company despite severe symptoms that any reasonable person would consider an emergency. Heres what the insurance company claims did not warrant emergency care: 8/10 pelvic pain Heavy vaginal bleeding soaking through pads Dizziness and near fainting She had already tried outpatient care earlier that day and was dismissed An"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T02:25Z 15.6K followers, 29K engagements
"Insurance Denied His Heart Medication Because Hes Too Stable Can insurance companies deny heart medication because a patient is too stable In this video I walk you through a real prior authorization denial involving metoprolol a beta-blocker prescribed by a cardiologist for a documented heart conduction disorder and irregular heart rhythm. The patient was recently monitored for arrhythmia. The medication is working. His heart rhythm is stable. And thats exactly why the insurance company denied it. A non-clinical reviewer determined that he no longer meets criteria despite active cardiac"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T14:27Z 15.6K followers, 15.1K engagements
"Insurance Denied Emergency Surgery After Childbirth A 32-year-old woman gave birth and six hours later she was actively hemorrhaging. Her OB ordered an emergency D&C to stop the bleeding. The insurance company denied it. Why Because the pregnancy is no longer active. In this video I break down a real prior authorization denial involving postpartum hemorrhage emergency OB care and the dangerous consequences of insurance companies overriding medical necessity. This wasnt elective surgery. This wasnt cosmetic. This was active bleeding with dropping blood pressure and risk of death. We talk"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T12:09Z 15.6K followers, 82.9K engagements
"Death of legendary AIDS film Director Jonathan Demme. A person who impacted the way the world viewed HIV and AIDS passed this week. I will tell you about that and another interesting fact in just a few moments. But first My name is Aaron Laxton and this is My HIV Journey I have been sharing my journey with HIV since June [--] [----]. This week legendary film director Jonathan Demme pass away due to complications of esophageal cancer. While Demme is known for directing Silence of the Lambs he also director the move Philadelphia. A movie in which Tom Hanks plays a lawyer who has been discriminated"
YouTube Link 2017-04-28T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hospital Charged $7117 for a Small Cut With NO Surgery Medical Billing Breakdown A patient visited the emergency room for a small cut that required no surgery no operating room and no invasive proceduresand still received a $7117 hospital bill. Im Aaron a licensed clinical social worker and in this video I break down how hospital billing practices like facility fees level-of-care charges and vague itemized lines can turn a routine ER visit into overwhelming medical debt. This case highlights why so many patients are blindsided by emergency room costs and why medical bills often dont reflect"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T13:53Z 15.6K followers, 127.3K engagements
"Insurance Denials Are Hurting Real Patients A Social Worker Speaks Out Insurance denials are often treated like paperwork issues but in reality they deeply affect real patients who are already sick scared and exhausted. In this video Aaron the Social Worker a licensed clinical social worker breaks down the true impact of insurance denials and what happens when medically necessary evidence-based care is denied not because it isnt needed but because its deemed too expensive. Youll hear firsthand how these denials shift the burden onto: Patients and families forced into impossible decisions"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T12:23Z 15.6K followers, 14.6K engagements
"Insurance denies life-saving treatment for patient w/ diabetes In this video I challenge an insurance denial for a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for a patient with Type [--] diabetes who experiences dangerous blood sugar drops during sleep. The insurance companys AI algorithm rejected the CGM as a convenience item despite the fact that the patient cannot perform finger-stick glucose testing while unconscious. This denial raises serious questions about how frequently algorithmsnot physiciansare making medical coverage decisions. I break down why insurance plans will often approve expensive"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T14:18Z 15.6K followers, 44.3K engagements
"Insurance Says 24-Year-Old Is Too Young for Life-Saving Ulcerative Colitis Medication A 24-year-old patient with severe ulcerative colitis was denied biologic medication by his insurance companynot because it wasnt medically necessary but because he was deemed too young for long-term treatment. In this video I walk through a real insurance denial that approved: ✔ diagnostic colonoscopy ✔ steroid treatments but refused to cover the one medication that actually induces remission. The reviewers reasoning Patient is too young for long-term biologic use. So instead the alternative offered was"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T05:25Z 15.6K followers, 104.1K engagements
"Insurance denial sent for child in coma"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T12:23Z 14.5K followers, 56.8K engagements
"Insurance Denies Emergency Surgery After Sepsis In this video Aaron the Social Worker appeals a denied insurance claim for a patient who was hospitalized for five days after arriving at the emergency department with acute abdominal pain fever and signs of sepsis. The patient required emergency surgery the same day for a perforated bowela life-threatening condition that could not have been safely managed under observation status. Despite the severity of the illness and the urgent surgical intervention the insurance company denied coverage implying that observation would have been sufficient."
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T04:25Z 15.6K followers, 34.7K engagements
"February [--] [----] Health insurance premiums are rising across the U.S.but by how much and where If not in the US how my h do you pay for healthcare In this video Im asking you to share your experience: How much did your health insurance premium increase this year What insurance company do you have What state are you in Whether your monthly premium went up $20 or $200 these increases have real consequences for families workers and patientsoften without better coverage to match the cost. I want to see the patterns: Are certain insurance companies raising rates more than others Are some states"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T12:22Z 15.6K followers, 10.2K engagements
"February [--] [----] What happens when insurance decides anesthesia has gone on long enoughwhile a patient is still in surgery In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real-world advocacy call challenging an insurance denial where anesthesia coverage was cut off because the approved minutes expired. Not because the surgery wasnt necessary. Not because the doctor made a mistake. But because a clock ran out. This is how insurance companies actually make decisions: Anesthesia time limits override medical judgment Denials are framed as policy not patient safety Cost containment is disguised"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T12:31Z 15.6K followers, 31K engagements
"POV: Insurance tells Social Worker that wheelchair not necessary for double amputee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T18:44Z 14.5K followers, 80.5K engagements
"Hot Take: If Men Had Uterine Biopsies Anesthesia Would Be Mandatory What if men had to undergo uterine biopsies Heres the hot take no one wants to admit: if men experienced uterine biopsies anesthesia would be mandatoryno questions asked. Yet women are routinely told to take ibuprofen expect pressure and endure severe pain without adequate pain management. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down how womens pain is minimized in healthcare why procedures like uterine biopsies are often performed without anesthesia and how medical bias and gaslighting continue to shape patient"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T13:41Z 15.6K followers, 109.9K engagements
"Hospital Bills a New Mom $5400 for Care She Never Received A 32-year-old new mother arrived at the ER by ambulance after already giving birth in the community. The delivery was full-term and uncomplicated. Her baby was already born when she arrived. So why was she charged $5400 In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real hospital billing dispute involving: A $3600 labor and delivery suite fee for a facility the patient never used An $1800 trauma facility fee despite no trauma activation or trauma care This is a clear example of how hospital billing practices and insurance systems"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T14:15Z 15.6K followers, 880.4K engagements
"5 Reasons Insurance Denies Care (From a Licensed Social Worker) Insurance denials arent paperwork mistakes they affect real patients who are sick scared and exhausted. In this video Erin the Social Worker a licensed clinical social worker breaks down the [--] most common reasons insurance companies deny medically necessary care and why these denials keep happening. Youll learn: Why insurers say care is not medically necessary How paperwork and coding technicalities trigger denials Why out-of-network charges appear even in emergencies How retroactive denials happen after care is approved The real"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T14:29Z 15.6K followers, 18.9K engagements
"Aaron the Social Worker Live Stream"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T02:58Z 15.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Insurance Denies Coverage After Car Accident Out-of-Network Ambulance Nightmare In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance nightmare following a motor vehicle accident. A patient lost consciousness after a car crash and was transported by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. He had no ability to choose the hospital. Now stable hes facing thousands of dollars in medical bills including a $5800 ambulance charge because the facility was deemed out of network. To make matters worse the insurance company: Refuses to cover the emergency ambulance transport"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T23:19Z 15.6K followers, 42.9K engagements
"Insurance Denies Procedure That Could Save Patients Leg Insurance companies deny life-saving and limb-saving care every dayand most people never see what happens behind the scenes. In this video Aaron the Social Worker calls out an insurance denial for a medical procedure that could prevent a patient from losing her leg. Despite clear medical necessity and a surgeons recommendation the insurance company labeled the procedure as not medically necessary putting the patient at risk of amputation. This is what advocacy really looks like: 📞 Fighting denials 📄 Challenging non-clinical decisions ⚠"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T17:58Z 15.6K followers, 28.8K engagements
"Insurance Denied Oxygen for a Single Mom With Pulmonary Fibrosis Not Medically Necessary Insurance companies deny medically necessary care every daybut this case shows just how dangerous that can be. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial involving a 35-year-old single mom living with pulmonary fibrosis. Despite documented lung disease her insurance company refused to cover portable oxygen claiming it was not medically necessary. Heres the problem: She can breathe while sitting stillbut movement causes her oxygen levels to drop. Walking. Parenting."
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T21:27Z 15.6K followers, 26.6K engagements
"A Young Mom Is Denied Cancer Treatment While Raising a Child Insurance vs Medical Necessity In this video a social worker advocates for a patient with metastatic breast cancer after her insurance company denied coverage for Enhertu a standard-of-care cancer treatment. The patient is already undergoing chemotherapy experiencing severe side effects and caring for her first grader. Despite this the insurance company denied the medication based on so-called medical necessity and pushed the burden of appeal back onto the patient forcing her to spend precious time and energy fighting paperwork"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T02:33Z 15.6K followers, 21.6K engagements
"Insurance Demands $9800 After Hurricane Destroys Patients Prosthetic Insurance denied coverage for a patient who lost their prosthetic limb during a federally declared hurricane disasterand then demanded a $9800 copay to replace it. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial involving a disaster survivor whose home was destroyed and evacuated during a major hurricane. The patients prosthetic was swept away in floodwaters yet the insurance company claims the disaster exception doesnt apply because the prosthetic wasnt physically recovered. Lets be clear: a"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T04:35Z 15.6K followers, 23.5K engagements
"Too Young for a Mammogram Insurance Denies Breast Cancer Imaging A 29-year-old woman has a palpable breast mass and an extensive family history of breast cancerincluding a mother who required a double mastectomy. Insurance denied her mammogram. The reason Shes too young. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real-world advocacy call challenging an insurance company that refused to approve diagnostic breast imaging based solely on agedespite symptoms and genetic risk. This isnt preventative screening. This is diagnostic care. And denying it delays diagnosis increases treatment"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T11:30Z 15.6K followers, 27.1K engagements
"Insurance Tells 27-Year-Old Patient She Doesnt Need Both Eyes- Surgery Denied as Cosmetic Insurance denial stories rarely shock me anymorebut this one should stop everyone in their tracks. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real advocacy case involving a 27-year-old woman with severe right eye and mid-face trauma. Her eye is displaced. Her vision is at immediate risk. Her surgeon ordered orbital and mid-face reconstruction surgery to reposition and stabilize the eye so she can keep her sight. Insurance reviewed the claim and denied it as cosmetic surgery. Their proposed"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T22:09Z 15.6K followers, 383.4K engagements
"3 Proven Ways to Reverse a Health Insurance Denial (What They Dont Tell You) Have you ever opened a letter from your health insurance company and seen the word DENIED Youre not alone and youre not powerless. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down [--] proven steps to reverse a health insurance claim denial that most people are never told. These are the same strategies used by patient advocates and social workers every day to challenge unfair denials delays and not medically necessary decisions. 🚨 What youll learn: Why many insurance claims are auto-denied first How to respond to a"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T13:46Z 15.6K followers, 23.9K engagements
"Insurance Says This Isnt a Treatment Decision While Making One In this video Aaron the Social Worker calls an insurance company about his own dental insurance denial after a claim for a $5253 dental bridge covering teeth #19 #20 and #21 was denied. Despite acknowledging the need for treatment the insurance company refused to cover the fixed dental bridge and instead offered coverage for a removable partial denture claiming the patient could use the benefit toward the treatment of their choice. This video breaks down: How insurance companies deny medically necessary dental procedures Why"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T02:23Z 15.6K followers, 17.1K engagements
"Insurance Denies Heart Transplant for Patient on ECMO Says Hes Not Sick Enough An insurance company just denied a heart transplant for a critically ill patient who is currently on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) a form of life support where a machine pumps and oxygenates blood outside the body because the heart is failing. The reason for denial They claimed the ECMO pump was working sufficiently and that the patient was not sick enough for a transplant. Heres the reality: Patients are only placed on ECMO when they are critically ill and running out of time. It is not a long-term"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T02:35Z 15.6K followers, 31.4K engagements
"February [--] [----] An insurance company is recommending a [---] business day review for an emergency below-knee amputation while the patient has gangrene and is at imminent risk of sepsis. In this video I break down a real case involving: Critical limb ischemia Necrotic tissue and gangrene No viable blood flow Failed revascularization Failed IV antibiotics Failed wound care Failed hyperbaric oxygen therapy Vascular surgery has clearly documented that limb salvage is no longer possible. The patient is in severe pain and at serious risk of septic shock and death. Yet the insurance response Standard"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T04:59Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Insurance APPROVED IVF in Writing Then Denied It Mid-Cycle An insurance company approved an IVF cycle in writing then retroactively denied coverage in the middle of hormone stimulation. Yes. After medications were purchased. After injections began. After time off work was taken. In this video I break down a real case where a patient received written authorization for in vitro fertilization (IVF) on November 3rd. Relying on that approval she: Purchased thousands of dollars in fertility medications Began hormone stimulation Started invasive medical procedures Financially committed to the IVF"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T04:08Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements
"February [--] [----] An insurance company denied a childbirth claim and labeled it a lifestyle choice. Yes you read that correctly. In this video I break down a real case where a labor and delivery claim was completely denied after a woman gave birth. The reason listed Lifestyle choice. Even more concerning the claim was reviewed by a physician in a completely unrelated specialty. As a licensed clinical social worker I advocate for patients and families facing insurance denials every day. This case raises serious questions about: Insurance denial of labor and delivery claims Medical necessity"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T00:33Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Insurance Denied a Pap Smear as Not Medically Necessary A 32-year-old woman with abnormal bleeding and a family history of gynecological cancer received a pap smear pelvic exam and HPV testing after her provider identified concerning symptoms. During the exam abnormal tissue was found and additional scraping was performed appropriately. Months later The insurance company denied coverage stating the cervical cancer screening was not medically necessary and could have been deferred. In this video I break down: Why pap smears and HPV testing are standard preventive care What medical necessity"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T14:47Z 15.6K followers, 18.7K engagements
"Insurance Told Us to Go to Urgent Care From the Back of an Ambulance 🚑 Should you have to call insurance from the back of an ambulance to get prior authorization In this video I break down a real (and absurd) scenario: a double amputee actively bleeding in an ambulance paramedics needing to make an immediate hospital decision and insurance asking about network preference. City hospital or county hospital Or urgent care Yes urgent care was actually suggested. We talk about: How prior authorization culture creates dangerous hesitation The pressure to confirm in-network facilities during"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T00:36Z 15.6K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Insurance Denied His Heart Medication Because Hes Too Stable Can insurance companies deny heart medication because a patient is too stable In this video I walk you through a real prior authorization denial involving metoprolol a beta-blocker prescribed by a cardiologist for a documented heart conduction disorder and irregular heart rhythm. The patient was recently monitored for arrhythmia. The medication is working. His heart rhythm is stable. And thats exactly why the insurance company denied it. A non-clinical reviewer determined that he no longer meets criteria despite active cardiac"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T14:27Z 15.6K followers, 15.1K engagements
"February [--] [----] An insurance company denied coverage for a wheelchair for a double amputee. The reason Not medically necessary. In this video I walk you through a real advocacy call where I challenge an insurance denial that defies both medical logic and basic human dignity. We discuss what medical necessity actually means how utilization review works and why mobility equipment like wheelchairs and prosthetics are not optional they are essential. This isnt about policy language. Its about whether disabled patients are allowed to live full independent lives. As a licensed clinical social"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T11:55Z 15.6K followers, 19.4K engagements
"February [--] [----] When Maria a mom undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer received a denial letter stating her prescribed cancer medication was not medically necessary it wasnt just frustrating it was dangerous. In this video I break down how health insurance companies deny claims why they often rely on patient exhaustion to avoid appeals and what you can actually do when a treatment is denied. As a licensed clinical social worker I regularly help patients navigate the insurance appeals process by: Challenging not medically necessary denials Requesting peer-to-peer physician reviews"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T03:48Z 15.6K followers, 11.3K engagements
"February [--] [----] An insurance company denied coverage for an emergency D&E labeling it an elective abortion. The problem There was no fetal heartbeat. The patient was [--] weeks pregnant. She was going into sepsis. In this video I break down a real case involving a mother who presented to the emergency room with abdominal pain bleeding and signs of infection. Hospital labs confirmed sepsis risk. OB consultation confirmed no fetal heartbeat. An emergency dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure was performed to save her life. Despite clear medical documentation the insurance company issued a"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T21:43Z 15.6K followers, 24.2K engagements
"February [--] [----] An insurance company denied coverage for a six-day ICU stay because the patient was not reachable by phone. Theres just one problem. She was in a medically documented coma. In this video I break down a real insurance denial case where a critically ill patient in the ICU had her claim denied due to failure to respond to outreach. Hospital records clearly confirm she was unconscious and in a coma yet the insurer still issued a denial for intensive care unit coverage. We discuss: How insurance claim denials happen What failure to respond means in insurance language Why ICU stays"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T13:03Z 15.6K followers, 19.4K engagements
"February [--] [----] Did an insurance company deny a medically necessary hysterectomy because of a husbands disapproval In this video I walk through a real prior authorization appeal involving a 34-year-old patient with: Severe endometriosis Chronic hemorrhaging Failed hormonal therapy Multiple emergency room visits Iron infusions Two OB-GYN specialist recommendations for surgery Despite documented medical necessity and failed conservative treatment the insurance company denied the hysterectomy citing the need for less invasive options. We break down: How prior authorization denials work The role"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T03:56Z 15.6K followers, 28.6K engagements
"February [--] [----] A family lost their loved one. The cause of death An overdose. And the hospital hesitated to approve an honor walk. In this video I address a powerful and painful moment inside a hospital where a grieving family had to fight for basic dignity after death. The cause of death should never determine whether someone is treated with respect. Whether its overdose cancer trauma or anything else dignity is not conditional. We discuss: What an honor walk is and why it matters Stigma surrounding overdose and addiction Healthcare bias and inequality in end-of-life treatment Why families"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T14:05Z 15.6K followers, 26.2K engagements
"Insurance Denied Emergency Surgery After Childbirth A 32-year-old woman gave birth and six hours later she was actively hemorrhaging. Her OB ordered an emergency D&C to stop the bleeding. The insurance company denied it. Why Because the pregnancy is no longer active. In this video I break down a real prior authorization denial involving postpartum hemorrhage emergency OB care and the dangerous consequences of insurance companies overriding medical necessity. This wasnt elective surgery. This wasnt cosmetic. This was active bleeding with dropping blood pressure and risk of death. We talk"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T12:09Z 15.6K followers, 82.9K engagements
"Insurance Denies Heart Transplant for Patient on ECMO Says Hes Not Sick Enough An insurance company just denied a heart transplant for a critically ill patient who is currently on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) a form of life support where a machine pumps and oxygenates blood outside the body because the heart is failing. The reason for denial They claimed the ECMO pump was working sufficiently and that the patient was not sick enough for a transplant. Heres the reality: Patients are only placed on ECMO when they are critically ill and running out of time. It is not a long-term"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T02:35Z 15.6K followers, 31.4K engagements
"5 Reasons Insurance Denies Care (From a Licensed Social Worker) Insurance denials arent paperwork mistakes they affect real patients who are sick scared and exhausted. In this video Erin the Social Worker a licensed clinical social worker breaks down the [--] most common reasons insurance companies deny medically necessary care and why these denials keep happening. Youll learn: Why insurers say care is not medically necessary How paperwork and coding technicalities trigger denials Why out-of-network charges appear even in emergencies How retroactive denials happen after care is approved The real"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T14:29Z 15.6K followers, 18.9K engagements
"Insurance Denials Are Hurting Real Patients A Social Worker Speaks Out Insurance denials are often treated like paperwork issues but in reality they deeply affect real patients who are already sick scared and exhausted. In this video Aaron the Social Worker a licensed clinical social worker breaks down the true impact of insurance denials and what happens when medically necessary evidence-based care is denied not because it isnt needed but because its deemed too expensive. Youll hear firsthand how these denials shift the burden onto: Patients and families forced into impossible decisions"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T12:23Z 15.6K followers, 14.6K engagements
"How Much Pain Does a Woman Have to Be In Before Insurance Believes Her How much pain does a woman have to be in before her medical care is taken seriously In this video Im calling on behalf of a patient whose ER visit with overnight observation was denied by her insurance company despite severe symptoms that any reasonable person would consider an emergency. Heres what the insurance company claims did not warrant emergency care: 8/10 pelvic pain Heavy vaginal bleeding soaking through pads Dizziness and near fainting She had already tried outpatient care earlier that day and was dismissed An"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T02:25Z 15.6K followers, 29K engagements
"Insurance Denies Life-Saving Heart Valve Replacement Because Patient Is [--] In this video I break down a real insurance denial involving a 72-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis who was denied approval for a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) CPT [-----]. Her cardiology team documented a high risk of sudden cardiac death within [----] months. She is fully ambulatory meets medical criteria and is an appropriate candidate for this standard-of-care cardiac procedure. Despite this the insurance company denied the request stating the procedure was not medically necessary and citing"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T20:28Z 15.6K followers, 271.1K engagements
"Insurance denies life-saving treatment for patient w/ diabetes In this video I challenge an insurance denial for a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for a patient with Type [--] diabetes who experiences dangerous blood sugar drops during sleep. The insurance companys AI algorithm rejected the CGM as a convenience item despite the fact that the patient cannot perform finger-stick glucose testing while unconscious. This denial raises serious questions about how frequently algorithmsnot physiciansare making medical coverage decisions. I break down why insurance plans will often approve expensive"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T14:18Z 15.6K followers, 44.3K engagements
"Hospital Charged $7117 for a Small Cut With NO Surgery Medical Billing Breakdown A patient visited the emergency room for a small cut that required no surgery no operating room and no invasive proceduresand still received a $7117 hospital bill. Im Aaron a licensed clinical social worker and in this video I break down how hospital billing practices like facility fees level-of-care charges and vague itemized lines can turn a routine ER visit into overwhelming medical debt. This case highlights why so many patients are blindsided by emergency room costs and why medical bills often dont reflect"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T13:53Z 15.6K followers, 127.3K engagements
"Insurance Denies Emergency Surgery After Sepsis In this video Aaron the Social Worker appeals a denied insurance claim for a patient who was hospitalized for five days after arriving at the emergency department with acute abdominal pain fever and signs of sepsis. The patient required emergency surgery the same day for a perforated bowela life-threatening condition that could not have been safely managed under observation status. Despite the severity of the illness and the urgent surgical intervention the insurance company denied coverage implying that observation would have been sufficient."
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T04:25Z 15.6K followers, 34.7K engagements
"Aaron the Social Worker Live Stream"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T02:58Z 15.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Sunday Night Check-In"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T02:58Z 15.6K followers, [--] engagements
"A Young Mom Is Denied Cancer Treatment While Raising a Child Insurance vs Medical Necessity In this video a social worker advocates for a patient with metastatic breast cancer after her insurance company denied coverage for Enhertu a standard-of-care cancer treatment. The patient is already undergoing chemotherapy experiencing severe side effects and caring for her first grader. Despite this the insurance company denied the medication based on so-called medical necessity and pushed the burden of appeal back onto the patient forcing her to spend precious time and energy fighting paperwork"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T02:33Z 15.6K followers, 21.6K engagements
"Insurance Says Patient Should Have Kids First Before Urgent Surgery In this video Aaron the Social Worker exposes a shocking insurance denial where a patient seeking urgent medically necessary surgery was told they should try having kids first. This wasnt a discussion about medical risk. It wasnt about clinical evidence. It wasnt about patient safety. It was about reproductive expectations being used as a gatekeeping tool for healthcare. This video pulls back the curtain on how insurance companies delay or deny urgent care by shifting the conversation away from medicine and toward"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T15:09Z 15.6K followers, 33.5K engagements
"Insurance Demands $9800 After Hurricane Destroys Patients Prosthetic Insurance denied coverage for a patient who lost their prosthetic limb during a federally declared hurricane disasterand then demanded a $9800 copay to replace it. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial involving a disaster survivor whose home was destroyed and evacuated during a major hurricane. The patients prosthetic was swept away in floodwaters yet the insurance company claims the disaster exception doesnt apply because the prosthetic wasnt physically recovered. Lets be clear: a"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T04:35Z 15.6K followers, 23.5K engagements
"Insurance Denies Procedure That Could Save Patients Leg Insurance companies deny life-saving and limb-saving care every dayand most people never see what happens behind the scenes. In this video Aaron the Social Worker calls out an insurance denial for a medical procedure that could prevent a patient from losing her leg. Despite clear medical necessity and a surgeons recommendation the insurance company labeled the procedure as not medically necessary putting the patient at risk of amputation. This is what advocacy really looks like: 📞 Fighting denials 📄 Challenging non-clinical decisions ⚠"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T17:58Z 15.6K followers, 28.8K engagements
"3 Proven Ways to Reverse a Health Insurance Denial (What They Dont Tell You) Have you ever opened a letter from your health insurance company and seen the word DENIED Youre not alone and youre not powerless. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down [--] proven steps to reverse a health insurance claim denial that most people are never told. These are the same strategies used by patient advocates and social workers every day to challenge unfair denials delays and not medically necessary decisions. 🚨 What youll learn: Why many insurance claims are auto-denied first How to respond to a"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T13:46Z 15.6K followers, 23.9K engagements
"Insurance Denies Coverage After Car Accident Out-of-Network Ambulance Nightmare In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance nightmare following a motor vehicle accident. A patient lost consciousness after a car crash and was transported by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. He had no ability to choose the hospital. Now stable hes facing thousands of dollars in medical bills including a $5800 ambulance charge because the facility was deemed out of network. To make matters worse the insurance company: Refuses to cover the emergency ambulance transport"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T23:19Z 15.6K followers, 42.9K engagements
"Hospital Bills a New Mom $5400 for Care She Never Received A 32-year-old new mother arrived at the ER by ambulance after already giving birth in the community. The delivery was full-term and uncomplicated. Her baby was already born when she arrived. So why was she charged $5400 In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real hospital billing dispute involving: A $3600 labor and delivery suite fee for a facility the patient never used An $1800 trauma facility fee despite no trauma activation or trauma care This is a clear example of how hospital billing practices and insurance systems"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T14:15Z 15.6K followers, 880.4K engagements
"February [--] [----] Health insurance premiums are rising across the U.S.but by how much and where If not in the US how my h do you pay for healthcare In this video Im asking you to share your experience: How much did your health insurance premium increase this year What insurance company do you have What state are you in Whether your monthly premium went up $20 or $200 these increases have real consequences for families workers and patientsoften without better coverage to match the cost. I want to see the patterns: Are certain insurance companies raising rates more than others Are some states"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T12:22Z 15.6K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Insurance Says 24-Year-Old Is Too Young for Life-Saving Ulcerative Colitis Medication A 24-year-old patient with severe ulcerative colitis was denied biologic medication by his insurance companynot because it wasnt medically necessary but because he was deemed too young for long-term treatment. In this video I walk through a real insurance denial that approved: ✔ diagnostic colonoscopy ✔ steroid treatments but refused to cover the one medication that actually induces remission. The reviewers reasoning Patient is too young for long-term biologic use. So instead the alternative offered was"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T05:25Z 15.6K followers, 104.1K engagements
"Insurance Tells 27-Year-Old Patient She Doesnt Need Both Eyes- Surgery Denied as Cosmetic Insurance denial stories rarely shock me anymorebut this one should stop everyone in their tracks. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real advocacy case involving a 27-year-old woman with severe right eye and mid-face trauma. Her eye is displaced. Her vision is at immediate risk. Her surgeon ordered orbital and mid-face reconstruction surgery to reposition and stabilize the eye so she can keep her sight. Insurance reviewed the claim and denied it as cosmetic surgery. Their proposed"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T22:09Z 15.6K followers, 383.4K engagements
"Insurance Denies Life-Saving Hysterectomy Insurance denied a life-saving hysterectomy. Not because the patient didnt meet medical criteria. Not because the doctor was wrong. But because policy said to try conservative treatment againafter it already failed. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real advocacy call pushing back against an insurance company that denied a medically necessary hysterectomy for a patient experiencing uncontrolled bleeding severe symptoms and declining quality of life. This procedure was not elective. It was medically necessary. And delaying it increased"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T11:50Z 15.6K followers, 495.6K engagements
"Too Young for a Mammogram Insurance Denies Breast Cancer Imaging A 29-year-old woman has a palpable breast mass and an extensive family history of breast cancerincluding a mother who required a double mastectomy. Insurance denied her mammogram. The reason Shes too young. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real-world advocacy call challenging an insurance company that refused to approve diagnostic breast imaging based solely on agedespite symptoms and genetic risk. This isnt preventative screening. This is diagnostic care. And denying it delays diagnosis increases treatment"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T11:30Z 15.6K followers, 27.1K engagements
"February [--] [----] Insurance companies say they dont make medical decisionsbut this call says otherwise. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real insurance callback where coverage for Remicade was denied for a patient who has been stable for two years. The insurer is pushing a forced switch to a biosimilar medicationnot because the treatment failed not because its unsafe but solely to cut costs. This kind of non-medical switching can destabilize patients trigger disease flares lead to hospitalization or surgery and ultimately cost far more than continuing the medication thats"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T03:21Z 15.6K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Insurance Says This Isnt a Treatment Decision While Making One In this video Aaron the Social Worker calls an insurance company about his own dental insurance denial after a claim for a $5253 dental bridge covering teeth #19 #20 and #21 was denied. Despite acknowledging the need for treatment the insurance company refused to cover the fixed dental bridge and instead offered coverage for a removable partial denture claiming the patient could use the benefit toward the treatment of their choice. This video breaks down: How insurance companies deny medically necessary dental procedures Why"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T02:23Z 15.6K followers, 17.1K engagements
"Hot Take: If Men Had Uterine Biopsies Anesthesia Would Be Mandatory What if men had to undergo uterine biopsies Heres the hot take no one wants to admit: if men experienced uterine biopsies anesthesia would be mandatoryno questions asked. Yet women are routinely told to take ibuprofen expect pressure and endure severe pain without adequate pain management. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down how womens pain is minimized in healthcare why procedures like uterine biopsies are often performed without anesthesia and how medical bias and gaslighting continue to shape patient"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T13:41Z 15.6K followers, 109.9K engagements
"29-Year-Old With Epilepsy Denied Life-Saving Nerve Stimulator by Insurance Im Aaron from Social Work calling to advocate for a 29-year-old woman with drug-resistant epilepsy whose insurance company has denied approval for a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) implantan FDA-approved evidence-based treatment for patients who have failed multiple anti-epileptic medications. This patient meets every clinical criterion: Failed multiple seizure medications Continues to experience breakthrough seizures Cannot drive Cannot live alone Lives with constant risk of injury brain damage and SUDEP (Sudden"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T05:38Z 15.6K followers, 20.9K engagements
"Insurance Denies Hand Reattachment as Cosmetic Because Its Non-Dominant Insurance denied a hand reattachment surgerycalling it cosmetic because the amputated hand was non-dominant. In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a call to the insurance company after a patients left hand was severed in a traumatic accident and the claim for reattachment was denied. Not because the injury wasnt real. Not because the surgery wouldnt restore function. But because policy language decided the hand wasnt necessary. This is satire based on real insurance denial language and real appeals that social"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T00:57Z 15.6K followers, 188K engagements
"If Mannequins Were Social Workers Pt:1 What if mannequins were social workers 👀 In this video Aaron the Social Worker sizes up different mannequins and explains how their posture expression and overall vibe says everything about where theyd work in social workbefore a single word is spoken. This is a humorous but painfully accurate look at burnout emotional labor and survival in helping professions. No resumes. No job titles. Just vibesand if you work in social work mental health healthcare child welfare hospitals or community mental health youre going to feel seen. Ill break down who these"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T00:40Z 15.6K followers, 15.6K engagements
"Social Worker Completes a Mental Health Assessment on SpongeBob SquarePants What happens when a licensed social worker conducts a mental health assessment on SpongeBob SquarePants 👀 In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down SpongeBobs behaviors through a clinical (but humorous) lens covering burnout boundary issues toxic positivity workplace exploitation and emotional labor. Using real-world social work concepts this parody assessment looks at: Chronic optimism as a coping mechanism Unpaid emotional labor in the workplace Poor boundaries with employers and friends Why always being"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T00:12Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements
"February [--] [----] What happens when insurance decides anesthesia has gone on long enoughwhile a patient is still in surgery In this video Aaron the Social Worker recreates a real-world advocacy call challenging an insurance denial where anesthesia coverage was cut off because the approved minutes expired. Not because the surgery wasnt necessary. Not because the doctor made a mistake. But because a clock ran out. This is how insurance companies actually make decisions: Anesthesia time limits override medical judgment Denials are framed as policy not patient safety Cost containment is disguised"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T12:31Z 15.6K followers, 31K engagements
"Too Old to Treat How Insurance Denies Endometriosis Care After [--] Women dont age out of pain but insurance companies act like they do. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world endometriosis denial where a woman over forty was refused medically necessary surgery and redirected to pain management instead. Despite documented endometriosis failed treatments and specialist recommendations her care was denied not because the disease disappeared but because cost calculations changed. This is how womens pain gets minimized. This is how age becomes a justification to stop"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T04:57Z 15.6K followers, 14.7K engagements
"Insurance Denied Oxygen for a Single Mom With Pulmonary Fibrosis Not Medically Necessary Insurance companies deny medically necessary care every daybut this case shows just how dangerous that can be. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial involving a 35-year-old single mom living with pulmonary fibrosis. Despite documented lung disease her insurance company refused to cover portable oxygen claiming it was not medically necessary. Heres the problem: She can breathe while sitting stillbut movement causes her oxygen levels to drop. Walking. Parenting."
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T21:27Z 15.6K followers, 26.6K engagements
"Insurance Said It Was Just Period Pain It Was Endometriosis For years this woman was told her symptoms were just period pain. No urgency. No answers. No treatment. The reality Endometriosis. This video breaks down how endometriosis is frequently dismissed in medical settings why womens pain is often minimized and how medical gaslighting leads to delayed diagnoses worsening symptoms and lost years of quality of life. Endometriosis affects millions of women yet many are told their pain is normal exaggerated or in their head. This isnt just a womens health issueits a healthcare system failure."
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T03:03Z 15.6K followers, 59.1K engagements
"Insurance Doesnt Decide Based on Doctors. Heres How It Really Works. Most people believe insurance denials happen because a doctor reviewed their case and decided the care wasnt medically necessary. Thats not how it works. In this video Aaron the Social Worker explains how insurance companies actually make medical decisionsand why claims are often denied before a real review ever happens. From automatic denials and internal medical necessity criteria to non-specialist reviewers and intentional delays this breakdown shows how insurance systems prioritize cost containment over patient care."
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T22:00Z 15.6K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Insurance Denied Postpartum Care After Birth. This Is America. A woman gave birth and then developed postpartum preeclampsiaa life-threatening medical emergency that can cause stroke seizures organ failure and death if not closely monitored in a hospital setting. Insurance denied the hospital stay. Let that sink in. This wasnt elective care. This wasnt optional. This was medically necessary physician-ordered postpartum emergency careand insurance still said no. In this video Aaron the Social Worker breaks down how insurance companies deny postpartum care override medical professionals and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T20:52Z 15.6K followers, 149.1K engagements
"Insurance Let a 29-Year-Old Die Over $1300 Insulin A 29-year-old patient needed insulin to live. Insurance said no. The medication cost $1300. He couldnt afford it. So he rationed insulin. And three days before paydayhe died. Let that sit. This wasnt an accident. This wasnt a mistake. This was a calculated insurance decision that treated insulin like a luxury instead of a necessity. In this video Aaron the Social Worker exposes how insurance companies deny life-saving medication knowing patients cant survive without itand how poverty is quietly used as a lethal filter in American healthcare."
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T14:38Z 15.6K followers, 24.8K engagements
"Insurance RN Overrides Neurologist and Denies Life-Saving MS Medication #multiplesclerosis An insurance company denied a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) medication prescribed by a board-certified neurologist and the decision wasnt made by a doctor. It was made by an insurance-company RN. In this video Aaron a licensed clinical social worker breaks down a real-world insurance denial where a patient with Multiple Sclerosis was refused access to a disease-modifying therapy that had already proven effective. The neurologist documented medical necessity. The patient followed the rules. And yet the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T03:21Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements
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