California Doctors and Patient Battle for Treatment Approvals | Hooman Melamed
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California Doctors and Patient Battle for Treatment Approvals | Hooman Melamed

Medical decisions should be made by doctors and patients, but increasingly, insurance approvals shape access to care. Spine surgeon Dr. Hooman Melamed shares his firsthand experience with the growing barriers to treatment, from delays in urgent procedures to financial pressures influencing medical choices.

Why are some surgeries harder to approve? How do industry trends impact patient care? And what can be done to fix the system? Dr. Melamed offers insights into the challenges—and potential solutions—facing modern healthcare.

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