How Healthcare Is Denied and Delayed in California | Hooman Melamed

How Healthcare Is Denied and Delayed in California | Hooman Melamed
Los Angeles Doctor Explains Why Getting Surgery Approved Is Harder Than Ever
Siyamak Khorrami
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Medical decisions should be made by doctors and patients, but increasingly, insurance approvals shape access to care. Spine surgeon Dr. Hooman shares his firsthand experience with the growing barriers to treatment, from delays in urgent procedures to financial pressures influencing medical choices.

Why are some surgeries harder to approve? How do industry trends impact patient care? And what can be done to fix the system? Dr. Hooman offers insights into the challenges—and potential solutions—facing modern healthcare.

Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The California Insider.
Siyamak Khorrami
Siyamak Khorrami
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Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.