Federal legislation to lift the burden of prior authorization with Rep. Michael Burgess, MD

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English - December 11, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB - ★★★★ - 55 ratings
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A new bill at the federal level, called the GOLD Card Act of 2023, has the potential to fix prior authorization. One of the co-sponsors of the bill, Michael Burgess, MD, Congressman (R-Texas), joins to discuss the GOLD Card Act and what the bill means for physicians and their patients. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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