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WHAT’S NEW IN MEDICINE TODAY? 7 24 21
WHAT’S NEW IN MEDICINE TODAY? 7 24 21
WHAT’S NEW IN MEDICINE TODAY? 7 24 21
Saturday 24th July 2021
Dr. Alfred Bonati exposes how insurance companies deny treatments and impact patient care, urging for healthcare reform. Listen now on 'American Medicine Today'.
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Get the buttons here!Insurance Companies: Gatekeepers of Healthcare or Unlicensed Practitioners?
The physician orders something and the insurance company decided that they are going to practice medicine without going to medical school.
Picture this: You visit your doctor, they prescribe a treatment, but your insurance company denies it. Frustrating, right? In this eye-opening episode of 'American Medicine Today', Dr. Alfred Bonati sheds light on how insurance companies have increasingly taken control over medical decisions, often at the expense of patient care. With the rise of managed care in the 1990s, insurers began implementing cost-cutting measures that have since limited the treatments and services they cover. Dr.
Bonati argues that this practice is tantamount to unlicensed medicine, affecting both patients and doctors alike. Dr. Bonati doesn't mince words when he explains that some insurance companies hire less competent physicians to rubber-stamp their decisions, essentially allowing these companies to operate under a medical license without truly practicing medicine. The legal system, he says, often backs these practices, making it even harder for patients to get the care they need.
This denial of prescribed treatments can leave patients suffering from chronic conditions, often in pain, with no recourse. But Dr. Bonati isn't just highlighting problems; he's calling for action. He urges the community to hold politicians accountable for their stance on healthcare and insurance practices. According to him, every political candidate should be questioned about their plans to address these issues before they earn your vote. Tune in to hear Dr.
Bonati's passionate plea for reform and his insights on how we can collectively push back against insurance companies that are overstepping their bounds. Whether you're a patient, a healthcare provider, or just someone interested in the complexities of modern medicine, this episode offers a compelling look at a critical issue.