Prior authorization is a cost containment tool used by insurers in which providers seek approval for certain drugs and services. Physicians have long complained that the amount of prior authorization requests has ballooned in recent years, causing undue administrative hardships for practices.
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/pa...t-electronic-prior-authorization-systems-2026
"Cost containment" . . . saving money for the carrier at the expense of the patient
PA impacts patient comfort and care as well, in some cases delayed treatment could impact outcome.
Apparently only a handful of clients rarely, or never, experience these delays, or if they do have delays, they never complain . . .
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/pa...t-electronic-prior-authorization-systems-2026
"Cost containment" . . . saving money for the carrier at the expense of the patient
PA impacts patient comfort and care as well, in some cases delayed treatment could impact outcome.
Apparently only a handful of clients rarely, or never, experience these delays, or if they do have delays, they never complain . . .