Dr. David S. Rosen, M.D., M.P.H. is currently a Professor of Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School. He is Chief of Teenage and Young Adult Medicine for the University of Michigan Health System where he maintains an active clinical practice with a special interest in eating disorders. Dr. Rosen is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders, the National Eating Disorders Association, and ANAD and has given more than 40 invited presentations on the topic of eating disorders and has authored more than 45 scientific papers and book chapters. Dr. Rosen is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics where he serves on the Committee on Adolescence; and he a member of the Society for Adolescent Medicine where he is Chair of the Committee on Clinical Services and a past convener of the eating disorders special interest group.
Kate Crosby is a recent graduate and Anne N. Schroth is Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. The Law School’s Pediatric Advocacy Initiative, founded by Professor Schroth, is part of the Law School's public service commitment and is designed to improve child health outcomes by addressing legal issues that impact the health of low-income children and their families.
About Eating disorders
This web site provides resources for patients and families, clinicians and health professionals, and for attorneys and others who advocate on behalf of individuals with eating disorders. The materials are intended to assist those struggling with an eating disorder to ensure that they receive appropriate insurance coverage for the treatment they require.
Each resource page provides a variety of information:
- General strategies for communicating with insurance providers
- Accurate medical information to guide your discussions with insurance providers
- Guidance in determining appropriate levels of care
- Strategies for appealing denials of care from insurance providers (including sample letters)
- Additional links and resources.