35% of medical groups said they spend upwards of 35 minutes on an average prior authorization request. Nearly 5% reported spending 91 minutes or more on a single request

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This is concerning as it highlights the amount of time and resources spent on prior authorization requests. It serves to illustrate the strain placed on medical groups when managing a large volume of requests, as well as how their time could be better allocated to providing direct patient care or conducting other tasks. Additionally, it’s important to note that these requests can delay care for patients and ultimately have an adverse effect on health outcomes. To ensure the best patient outcomes, it is essential that medical groups are able to effectively manage prior authorization requests with minimal disruption to services. Streamlining processes, such as using digital tools and automation technologies, may help in reducing the burden of prior authorizations while also improving efficiency.

Author: RevCycle Intelligence

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