On Oct. 3, Forbes published an op-ed by neurosurgeon Richard P. Menger, MD, MPA, titled, “1 In 4 Physicians Say Prior Authorization Harms Patients. Reform Is Coming.” Prior authorization is a tactic used by insurance companies to reduce the costs of what they believe to be potentially unnecessary treatments. However, nearly a quarter — 24% — of physicians report that such delays resulted in direct harm to patients. Dr. Menger concludes the op-ed by promoting the bipartisan Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 8702/S. 4532).
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