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Podcast: Orthopedics This Week
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Landmark Study: Spine Care Prior-Authorizations May Not Reduce Surgeries or Costs
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:08:09
Publish Date: 2016-05-25 12:36:29
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A landmark study out of Michigan tracked the effects of health plan prior authorizations on low-back pain patient care. Do such requirements reduce spine surgeries or lower costs? The data clearly shows they do not. It also explains why. Every health plan, hospital and spine surgeon should read this study.
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