Advisory Board June 28, 2024

Nearly a quarter of physicians say that prior authorization led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care, and more than 90% of physicians say prior authorization delays access to necessary care, according to a recent survey of 1,000 physicians by the American Medical Association (AMA).

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How physicians feel about prior authorizations

According to the survey, 94% of physicians reported that prior authorization always, often, or sometimes leads to delays in necessary care.

The survey also found that 78% of physicians said that prior authorization can sometimes or often lead to patients abandoning their recommended course of treatment.

In addition, 24% of physicians said that prior...

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Topics: Insurance, Payer, Physician, Provider, Survey / Study, Trends
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