decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2018 Issue 4 (April)
AMA docs: Prior authorizations can be lengthy, often impact care
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Article Overview
This article reviews findings from an AMA physician survey about prior authorization and the administrative delays it can create for medical services. It is relevant to physicians, practice managers, and health care administrators who want to understand how authorization timelines, treatment delays, and reported patient-care impacts are being discussed in current AMA survey data and state-level timing standards.
Why This Topic Matters
Prior authorization can affect workflow, timeliness of care, and patient treatment continuation. The article helps readers gauge the broader administrative burden described by physicians and how it compares with earlier AMA survey results and variable state requirements.
What You Will Learn
- What the AMA physician survey says about prior authorization delays
- How physicians reported prior authorization affecting patient care and treatment continuation
- How current survey findings compare with earlier AMA survey results
- That state laws and payer timing standards vary across jurisdictions
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Health care administrators
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Payer policy stakeholders
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