Tips for Smoothing the Time-Consuming Prior Authorization Process

ATLANTA—Obtaining prior authorization to ensure services or prescription drugs are covered by a patient’s health plan consumes staff time, and delays or denials may cause patients to abandon treatment, according to speakers at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting. In a session on Nov. 10, the experts shared tips to smooth the process. Train Staff on... [Read More]

Source: The Rheumatologist - January 17, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Susan Bernstein Tags: Practice Management Workforce 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) prior authorization step therapy Source Type: research