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Sept. 6, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on The latest on the fight to fix prior authorization

The latest on the fight to fix prior authorization - Prior authorization (PA) continues to be a major barrier to patient care and a contributing factor in physician burnout.

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1 in 4 doctors say prior authorization has led to a serious adverse event

Physicians in an AMA survey also report that prior authorization delays access to care and that the burden associated with the process has gotten worse.

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Prior authorization hurdles have led to serious adverse events

The AMA issued the new findings from its annual survey exploring physician experiences with prior authorization programs.

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How prior authorization hamstrings physicians

Learn what the AMA is doing to address the administrative burdens, care delays and patient harms related to prior authorization.

Prior Authorization
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Cut prior authorization hassles through automation, EHR integration

Electronic prior authorization technology integrated with practices’ e-prescribing workflow can speed the process. The AMA also advocates other PA reforms.

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In 3 states, long-sought reforms tackle administrative burdens

Measures drawing on AMA model legislation requiring transparency and notice on prior authorization have made progress thanks to effective physician advocacy. Doctors in several other states are pursuing commonsense fixes.

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What your state can do to fix prior authorization run amok

The AMA created model legislation that state lawmakers can use to address increasingly burdensome prior-authorization requirements.

Prior Authorization
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Prior authorization is a major practice burden. How do you compare?

An AMA survey details how much physician and staff time is gobbled up dealing with payer-required administrative tasks. See how your experience stacks up.

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Survey: Patient clinical outcomes shortchanged by prior authorization

A survey released by the AMA found that 92 percent of physicians say that prior authorizations programs have a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes.

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