More than one million people in the U.S. receive radiation therapy each year to treat cancer and other diseases, according to the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). In December 2024, ASTRO surveyed over 750 radiation oncologists nationwide about how insurance practices, known as prior authorization, affect their patients and clinics. The results reveal troubling trends, including treatment delays, adverse outcomes, and increased staff burnout. ...
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