
Hospitals Now Rejecting 1 in 7 Referrals
With hospitals rejecting 1 in 7 referrals, patients face longer waits and scramble for alternative care. Rising denials stem from capacity crunches, staffing shortages and stricter insurance rules. Clinicians and families contend with growing access barriers that could delay vital treatments and push more people toward urgent care or costly out-of-network providers.









