Prior Authorization Survey

Leadership

Sep 16, 2022 ·

Focus turns to Senate action to cut physicians’ prior auth strain

It’s time to call on your senators to help our older adult patients avoid the care delays posed by prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans.

Prior Authorization

Jul 29, 2022 ·

11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about prior authorization

AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, explains how the cost-control practice delays care. Patients can help the AMA tackle prior authorization.

Prior Authorization

Jul 29, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

Big step for bill to streamline prior auth in Medicare Advantage

A powerful House committee has passed a bipartisan bill to rein in onerous delays. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization

Jul 26, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

“Gold card” approach to prior authorization introduced in Congress

The bipartisan House bill would cut prior-auth burdens in Medicare Advantage plans. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

Prior Authorization

Jul 12, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

What is prior authorization?

In today’s physician practice, the prior authorization process is typically manual and time consuming, diverting valuable resources away from patient care. Learn more about prior authorization from the AMA.

Prior Authorization

Jun 20, 2022 ·

5 MIN READ

Prior authorization: What private practice physicians must know

Doctors know all too well the hassles of this payer cost-control process. Find out how the AMA is tackling prior authorization with research and resources for reform.

Prior Authorization

Jun 10, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

In 2018, payers agreed to rein in prior auth. The clock is ticking.

A physician survey shows that insurers have failed to follow through on the commonsense fixes they agreed to. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior auth.

Leadership

May 26, 2022 ·

4 MIN READ

Putting patients first means tackling prior authorization

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Prior Authorization Survey

Focus turns to Senate action to cut physicians’ prior auth strain

What doctors wish patients knew about prior authorization

Big step for bill to streamline prior auth in Medicare Advantage

“Gold card” approach to prior authorization introduced in Congress

What is prior authorization?

Prior authorization: What private practice physicians must know

In 2018, payers agreed to rein in prior auth. The clock is ticking.

Putting patients first means tackling prior authorization

Fight Regulatory Burdens