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When β€˜Prior Authorization’ Becomes a Medical Roadblock

Medicare Advantage plans say it reduces waste and inappropriate care. Critics say it often restricts coverage unnecessarily.

Β© Caroline Yang for The New York Times

Marlene Nathanson, right, with her husband, was abruptly refused a request to cover further treatment from her Medicare Advantage plan as she recovered from a stroke. β€œShe has to leave our facility by Friday,” a therapist told her.
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