Managed Healthcare Executive June 19, 2024
Physicians in a new survey by the American Medical Association said prior authorization leads to delayed care and high administration burden for physician practices.
More than 90% of physicians said in a new survey that health plans’ prior authorization requirements lead to delayed care and bad outcomes. In the survey from the American Medical Association, physicians said prior authorization policies have a negative effect on patient outcomes and lead to physician burnout and lowered employee productivity.
“Payers erect roadblocks and hurdles allegedly designed to save money for the health system and protect precious resources, but when patients and their doctors face care delays — or even give up and abandon necessary care — the result can actually be increased overall...
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