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The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

GeriPal

And so I was really thinking about why are some of my people that are hospitalized doing better than others? I’m wondering, you talked about that patient who was really isolated and coming to the emergency room. .” I’m ageist as a geriatrician that I like older people as I always say, not the younger folks.

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‘Not Accountable to Anyone’: As Insurers Issue Denials, Some Patients Run Out of Options

Physician's Weekly

Prior authorization varies by plan but often requires patients or their providers to get permission (also called precertification, preauthorization, or preapproval) before filling prescriptions, scheduling imaging, surgery, or an inpatient hospital stay, among other expenses. The practice isn’t new. ” None of their appeals worked.