EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 13 MIN
(LISTEN): State Rep. Melanie Stinnett (R-Springfield) discusses prior authorizations on "Wake Up Missouri"
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State Rep. Melanie Stinnett (R-Springfield) serves as the Missouri House Health and Mental Health Committee chair. One of the big issues she's been focusing on in health care is helping doctors with prior authorizations. Chairman Stinnett joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that testimony shows that Missouri physicians are spending 14 to 15 hours a week just on pre-authorizations. She adds that we then wonder why we can't get in to see a doctor. Chairman Stinnett tells listeners that this is a big challenge for providers and that it's a national issue. She also discussed her "Hope for Missouri Patients Act" during the live interview:
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State Rep. Melanie Stinnett (R-Springfield) serves as the Missouri House Health and Mental Health Committee chair. One of the big issues she's been focusing on in health care is helping doctors with prior authorizations. Chairman Stinnett joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that testimony shows that Missouri physicians are spending 14 to 15 hours a week just on pre-authorizations. She adds that we then wonder why we can't get in to see a doctor. Chairman Stinnett tells listeners that this is a big challenge for providers and that it's a national issue. She also discussed her "Hope for Missouri Patients Act" during the live interview:
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(LISTEN): State Rep. Melanie Stinnett (R-Springfield) discusses prior authorizations on "Wake Up Missouri"
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