Peggy Flanagan: “I would love to get rid of prior authorization.”

“I don't think that some dude sitting behind a desk or worse yet AI or a robot should be able to determine what kind of life saving health care you receive or don't receive. That should be up to your doct. So I would love to get rid of prior authorization. and ultimately it is important that we at Medicare for all time has come. You know when I'm talking to folks who have a $15,000 deductible and just paid $600 to go for a five minute med check that is not sustainable.” (00:32–00:35)

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