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Local opinion: Medicare pilot program draws criticism over prior authorization
21+ hour, 32+ min ago (479+ words) Under WISe R, my doctor requested prior authorization over a month ago. There's been no response. With no approval, I don't know when or if I will be able to resume steroid injections. This is a clear violation of my…...
AI program delaying care to seniors, Arizona senators say
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1052+ words) Problems with seniors' access to health care have arisen just four months into a federal pilot program that uses AI to review certain Medicare claims in six states, including Arizona. The six-year program, called Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction, or…...
Letter: Reducing Medicare Costs
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (366+ words) The administration say they want to reduce the deficit, and so do I. Here are two easy ways to reduce the cost of Medicare without reducing the service to a single person. Allow Medicare to negotiate all drug prices with all…...