Episode 3 – Prior Authorizations, Where Do I Begin? | Dr. Nicholas Biasotto

Nicholas Biasotto, DO tackles critical issues facing health care in Delaware. In this episode, Dr. Biasotto addresses the contentious topic of prior authorization in medicine.

Prior authorization is a process requiring physicians to obtain approval from insurance companies before certain treatments, medications, or procedures can be administered or prescribed. Dr. Biasotto explores how this practice:

1. Challenges physician expertise by second-guessing treatment decisions
2. Causes significant delays in patient care
3. Imposes substantial administrative burdens on medical practices
4. Can lead to adverse health outcomes for patients due to treatment delays or denials

The discussion highlights the growing concern among health care professionals about the negative impact of prior authorization on patient care quality, practice efficiency, and overall health care delivery. Dr. Biasotto provides insights into how these processes can undermine the physician-patient relationship and potentially compromise patient health.

This episode offers a professional, in-depth examination of a critical issue affecting both physicians and patients in Delaware, aligning with the podcast's mission to inform listeners about pressing healthcare challenges and innovations in the state.