Becker's Healthcare July 19, 2024
Francesca Mathewes

As many as nine out of 10 physicians say that prior authorization has a negative effect on patient outcomes, according to AMA’s survey of about 1,000 physicians nationwide.

The survey also found that 78% of physicians felt that PA resulted in patients abandoning a course of treatment.

Physicians also said that PA leads to care delays and other serious adverse effects, according to the survey.

Surveyed physicians also said...

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