61: Prior Auths - The Fiction is the Feature

61: Prior Auths - The Fiction is the Feature

Author: Dr. Junaid Niazi May 12, 2026 Duration: 14:24

In this episode of Chart Less Live More, Dr. Junaid steps out of the documentation room and walks downstairs to the basement of healthcare friction: prior authorizations. It's the infrastructure nobody wants to think about until something floods — the room where the fax machines, phone trees, and portals with four different logins all live. Unlike note bloat and pajama time, this isn't friction clinicians can fix with better templates or smarter workflows; it's imposed from outside the house entirely. Listen and learn why prior auth deserves its own room in the conversation, and what it really takes to push back on the people who own the pipes. And if you're ready to learn a system that will work for you, check out my Get Paid Training here.

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Chart Less, Live More is a conversation for doctors feeling the weight of administrative burdens and professional fatigue. Hosted by Dr. Junaid Niazi, a board-certified internist, pediatrician, and physician entrepreneur, this podcast digs into the real mechanics of a medical career that often gets lost between patient visits and electronic health records. The focus is on actionable change, moving beyond simply identifying problems to offering concrete methods for reducing clerical load and designing a practice that feels sustainable. You'll hear discussions on operational efficiency, mindset shifts, and personal well-being, all framed through the lens of a clinician who understands the unique pressures of the field. It’s a resource for those seeking to protect their time and energy, not just for the sake of productivity, but to rediscover the fulfillment that drew them to medicine in the first place. Each episode of this podcast aims to provide a blend of strategic advice and reflective insight, helping listeners navigate the complexities of modern healthcare with more intention and less burnout. Dr. Niazi brings his experience as a practicing physician and entrepreneur to these conversations, ensuring the topics are grounded in reality and directly applicable to the daily grind. The goal is to foster a professional life where clinical work and personal vitality aren't mutually exclusive, creating space for both excellence in care and a life outside the hospital walls.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 62

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