As Medicare Advantage plans surge in popularity, critics say authorization demands are rising, too

The MGMA says 84% of its members report prior authorization demands in Medicare Advantage plans rose in the past year. (Image credit: ©Freedomz – stock.adobe.com)

Most medical groups say the prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage programs are becoming more onerous, even as more seniors are signing up for the plans.

In fact, 84% of medical groups said prior authorization demands in Medicare Advantage plans have increased over the past 12 months, according to a new report by the Medical Group Management Association.

Only 1% of the medical groups surveyed said prior authorization demands...