Prior authorizations are a paperwork burden that takes up physicians’ & staff’s time while delaying care for patients, according to 93% of doctors surveyed by AMA

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Fortunately, the medical community is making strides in this effort by incorporating technology solutions to streamline the prior authorization process. Automated technology can help reduce the paperwork and time involved in obtaining prior authorizations, allowing physicians and staff to spend more time with their patients.

Author: Medical Economics

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