Season 2, Ep #19 – The Hidden Cost of Healthcare Paperwork

This episode examines the administrative burden in American healthcare, where physicians spend an average of two full business days weekly on paperwork rather than patient care. Outdated regulations create unnecessary complexity, requiring extensive documentation for routine matters like approving basic medical equipment. In for Season 2, Episode 19, the AMGA policy team examines how this administrative waste costs billions annually while directly reducing time healthcare providers spend treating patients. The episode explores why the system has become so bureaucratic and its impact on both providers and patients.