Who Deserves It and Who Needs It- Denied, Delayed, or Dismissed: Medical Necessity, Prior Auth, and Equity in Diabetic Foot Treatment

In this episode Dr. G explains how medical necessity and insurance rules affect diabetic foot care, limb salvage, and amputation prevention. You’ll learn what "medically necessary" really means, how prior authorization and denials work, what to include in an appeal or medical necessity letter, and the clinical consequences of delays. The episode also highlights health equity—how socioeconomic barriers change access to care—and encourages patients and clinicians to advocate, document clearly, and explore appeal options to protect limbs and lives.