Why is it such a hassle to have surgery today?!

I've had numous surgeries, some elective and some emergency!. I know that I need disability forms for my job to get paid, but what's with all the "release" forms from the primary care physician, physical's before hand, 20 tests that you have to run all over the county for, and countless appts with other specialists before you actually have the surgery!. I went to a dr in March!.!.!.!.and my surgery is scheduled for August!.!.!.isn't that a bit much!? What's up with having to involve the primary care Dr to release you stating that you're healthy enough to have surgery!? Is that just a ploy to get more money for a pre-surgery physical!? blood work, chest exray and ekg!? Only to have to go in the hospital for the same tests a week before the surgery!? I'm scared to death that my insurance won't pay for all of this pre-surgery nonsense and I'll be stuck with the bills!.
I had elective surgery 2 yrs ago and I didn't have to do ANY of this!.!.!.why the change!? (besides greed)Www@Answer-Health@Com

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