According to a 2023 survey by the American Medical Association, 94% physicians indicated that prior authorization, the process by which physicians are required to receive health insurance companies’ approval before providing medical service, had delayed their patients’ care. Of the 1,000 physicians surveyed, 24% reported that prior authorization delays caused direct harm to patients.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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