decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2019 Issue 7 (July)
Prior authorizations causing many patients to abandon the plan of care, survey shows
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Article Overview
This article summarizes survey findings from a physician advocacy coalition about the growing burden of prior authorizations in medical practices. It discusses how authorization requirements affect patient adherence to recommended care, delay services, and consume staff time across several specialties. The piece is relevant to physicians, practice managers, and coding or compliance professionals who track payer authorization trends and healthcare regulatory issues.
Why This Topic Matters
Prior authorization requirements can affect access to care, office workflow, and the timing of medically recommended services. Understanding current survey findings helps stakeholders evaluate operational burden and anticipate policy or payer-process changes.
What You Will Learn
- How prior authorization requirements are affecting patient care and practice operations
- What survey respondents reported about administrative burden and delays
- Which specialties were represented in the survey
- What general industry responses or policy directions were mentioned
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical office staff
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare administrators
- Coding and reimbursement professionals
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