Medical Economics April 29, 2024
Advocates say insurers should reimburse physicians for time spent on prior authorizations
Prior authorizations (PAs) from health insurance payers have become a necessary administrative burden for physicians and their staff to provide care to patients. There are a number of legislative proposals at the federal and state levels to speed up the PA process. Some advocates say the best proposal is a financial one: Insurance companies and payers should reimburse physicians and their staff for the time they spend on requesting approval to treat patients.
Under consideration
In May, the American Medical Association (AMA) will convene its CPT (current procedural terminology) Editorial Panel, the board that considers creating, modifying and eliminating the codes used to process claims and develop guidelines...
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