Critics of “never events” that actually happen will say… these rules will prevent people from getting care they need. High risk patients won’t get cathed if needed, or they won’t get accepted if they’re likely to get ulcers. They’ll probably die sooner.

THAT’S NOT A DRAWBACK! Every time that happens the insurance company wins twice — once for the care they don’t pay for because of a complication, and once for the care that never happens because of the fear that payment will be denied. Well played, Aetna. Well played indeed.