Monica O’Neal is lucky to be alive.
After enduring months of excruciating pain, the retired Atlanta grandmother visited her doctor, who determined that she had a tumor in her spine. Her doctor recommended that a neurologist perform surgery immediately, but Monica lost access once her primary care provider closed its doors.
How, and why, are all Georgians impacted by Monica’s story?
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Monica’s story
Monica O’Neal is lucky to be alive. Despite having good health insurance, Monica could not find a neurologist to operate. Why not?
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