Physicians Practice April 9, 2024
It’s clear the state of PA must change. Artificial intelligence has a role in streamlining administrative tasks.
In a recent American Medical Association (AMA) survey, 93% of physicians said prior authorizations delay patient care, and 82% said the process is so complicated that it causes patients to abandon treatment altogether. Prior authorization (PA) remains the top regulatory burden for most health care and medical professionals, often delaying or preventing access to essential medical care altogether.
In 2021 alone, Medicare Advantage insurers fully or partially denied more than 2 million prior authorization requests, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The arduous authorization process can have devastating impacts on patient care, with more than one-third of physicians reporting adverse effects...
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