Prior authorization reform for health care coverage takes center stage

One of the leading reasons for provider frustration is prior authorizations. The insurance companies initially created prior authorization (prior auth) to keep down the cost of care when a service fee was the primary payment method for payers. However, it has become a hindrance for providers and staff as they spend hours waiting for authorizationRead more …Prior authorization reform for health care coverage takes center stage originally appeared inKevinMD.com.

Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 23, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/afua-aning" rel="tag" > Afua Aning, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Policy Public Health & Source Type: blogs