Healthcare Innovation October 15, 2019
83 percent said prior authorization requirements are extremely burdensome
The recently released results of an annual survey by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) reveal that physician practices still perceive regulations as a heavy burden.
From measuring quality to completing prior authorization requirements, medical practices see regulatory hurdles as interfering with clinical goals and improving patient outcomes.
The survey includes responses from executives representing over 400 group practices. Sixty-six percent of respondents are in practices with fewer than 20 physicians and 14 percent are in practices with more than 100 physicians. Three-fourths of respondents are in independent practices.
With a membership of more than 45,000 medical practice administrators, executives, and leaders, MGMA says its Annual...