Health payers created the prior authorization system as a cost and quality control strategy, ensuring patients receive only the most necessary, evidence-based, cost-effective and quality care. Nevertheless, real-life implementation has shown that prior authorizations often backfire on their original intents, increasing overall care costs beyond what is necessary. It also delays patient care, contributes to physician burnout and hinders operational efficiency. Additionally, dealing with the administrative workload associated with prior authorizations can be overwhelming, time-consuming… Prior authorizations: why they matter and how to navigate the process The post Prior authorizations: why they matter and how to navigate the process appeared first on Healthcare Blog.

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