Category Archives: Prior Authorization

Prior authorizations have become a staple of the current healthcare environment. They serve as a roadblock not only to guarantee that prescribed medications and therapies are necessary and approved for coverage. They are a very important step for providers as well. However, it is no secret that everyone who has had experience with prior authorizations …

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Manual prior authorization is costing healthcare more than it should. Every time a provider’s office has to call an insurer, resend paperwork, or chase down missing documentation, the cost is not just time, it is money. Staff hours get pulled into repetitive admin work, treatment starts are delayed, and pharmacies are left waiting to fill …

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Before a treatment, test, or prescription can move forward, providers often need approval from the patient’s health plan. While this process is designed to ensure medical necessity and control costs, it often leads to delays, rejections, and unnecessary frustration. However, the good news is that most rejections happen for avoidable reasons. By knowing these common …

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Prior Authorization or PA is a necessary, yet often frustrating, major roadblock in the healthcare sector. While PA was designed to control costs and ensure medical necessity, a poorly managed process can slow down patient care, burden the staff, and affect practice revenue. Most delays are caused by a few common mistakes. In this blog, …

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Prior authorization is everywhere in healthcare. It exists to manage cost and confirm medical necessity, but in the real world, it often creates the opposite of “efficient”, more paperwork, more follow-ups, and more waiting for patients who just want to start treatment. The good news is that delays aren’t inevitable. With a few workflow upgrades, …

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Being denied a prior authorization makes it feel like your medical care has come to a screeching halt. You’ve followed through with all the necessary steps, your doctor has prescribed a drug for you, and now your medication is denied. The stress is real, especially if you are dealing with pain management or a new …

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In 2023, a KFF poll found that about 21% of U.S. adults – roughly one in five – reported not filling at least one prescription because they couldn’t afford it. This highlights the issue of high prescription prices, which affect people, especially those who don’t have insurance. That’s why there is a need for prescription …

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Do you know that according to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), prior authorization of medications plays an important role in promoting the appropriate use of medication? It ensures that the treatments given to the patients are effective and aligned with the guidelines. In this blog, we will examine what medical authorization is, what …

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