STAT+: Ban prior auth? And hospitals cut jobs

You’re reading STAT’s Health Care Inc. newsletter Jenn Ackerman for STAT Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare Advantage, opaque prescription drug benefits, and how much executives actually make. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09. This is the online version of STAT’s weekly email newsletter Health Care Inc. Sign up here. The cyclosporiasis outbreak means a lot of poop has been tested. Spare a thought for the lab professionals who are up to their knees in you-know-what. Feel free to send me samples … of your thoughts and tips only, come on now: [email protected]. Should prior authorization be eliminated? Hannah Garden-Monheit is asking for a simple health care policy change: ban prior authorizations (for the most part). STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Business of Health Care Reporter Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare Advantage, opaque prescription drug benefits, and how much executives actually make. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09.