Bureaucracy Battles Doctors in Medicare System
Columbus, Ohio – Medicare, the federal health insurance program primarily for individuals age 65 and older, is facing criticism from healthcare professionals for its bureaucratic processes and regulations that they argue hinder their ability to provide quality care to patients effectively. Doctors across the country are expressing frustrations with Medicare’s administrative burdens, claiming that they spend more time navigating paperwork and prior authorizations than actually treating patients. The American Medical Association reports that on average, …