11/28/2012
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"In your opening statement you mentioned not being able to complete surgery for the patient because of prior authorization."
"However, despite the reasoning for these processes, more must be done to streamline communication between practices and insurance providers."
"We are here today to hear from medical professionals about the burdens experienced by small medical practices, especially utilization management."
"As we in Ohio know all too well, medical professionals are on the frontlines fighting the opioid epidemic."