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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: “We got prior authorization... largest companies representing…”

Featuring: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Independent | United States Secretary of Health and Human Services | National

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And the tag team that the two of you have developed is really important for them. But give us a glimpse into your crystal ball for the next year or two regarding the agency's priorities. We got prior authorization... largest companies representing 80% of the American population, now agreeing to get rid of all their prior authorization except the ones that we agreed to. There are certain procedures, certain spinal surgeries, et cetera, where there's an incentive for doctors in the hospitals to give the surgery when they're not needed. (24:17–24:54)

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Asserts that major insurers agreed to eliminate most prior authorization requirements.

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