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Margaret P

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2019

25 Jul 2023, 10:36

Discovery Health inefficiency

I am sorry to say I am resorting to social media to share how terrible our service from Discovery Health has been. A request for authorisation for oncology treatment was submitted on 15 May 2023 and despite Discovery's commitment to completing authorisation in 3-5 working days, they have still not attended to this matter to date i.e. 25 July 2023. Despite countless calls and promises by very polite consultants to escalate the matter there is no progress. Apparently the problem is in the 'back office' as the request for authorisation has not been loaded. This hopeless inefficiency, combined with a phone in system where you get a different consultant every time and no change, and no access to managers or decision makers is extremely frustrating and adds to the stress of an already stressful health situation. Treatment should have started at the beginning of July but because of this hopeless situation we are still left in limbo. CEO Adrian Gore's offers to help Government run the country are much appreciated but I suggest he gets his own company in order first.

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Replies (3)
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply25 Jul 2023, 12:17
Official
Dear Margaret P

We’ve noted your concerns and we’re investigating the matter. We’ll contact you with feedback as soon as possible.

Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team
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Margaret P's update25 Jul 2023, 13:18
Reviewer Update
Thank. you. I would appreciate feedback about the delay and inability of your systems to respond to an apparent technical "back office' problem. Today finally the matter appears to be resolved and treatment can start - but only after kicking up a big fuss and this should not be necessary.
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply26 Jul 2023, 14:22
Official
Dear Margaret P 

Please check your emails for final feedback from us.

RegardsDiscovery Health Servicing Team