But the truth of the matter is we have the most expensive healthcare on the planet and our outcomes are dismal compared to our peer countries, especially when it comes to moms and babies. Why? Because of inefficiencies. Because of things like prior authorizations, things that prevent people from getting the treatment, the medications that we prescribe to our patients that we've discussed and we've picked out, and we know it's the right thing. And then the insurance company comes in and says no and creates a barrier. And there are many others. Mister Waite, 60 seconds. Well, there's no doubt. And again, you know, from an insurance perspective, people are paying way too much for their healthcare premiums and way too much when they have to go to the doctor. (52:10–52:29)
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Asserts that inefficiencies and prior authorizations in the healthcare system prevent patients from receiving prescribed treatments.
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