Prior Authorization Survey

Press ReleasesAug 11, 2020

Physicians advocate in Michigan for prior authorization reform

AMA and Michigan State Medical Society support legislation to remove health insurance barriers to care.

SustainabilityNov 1, 2019

8 prior authorization terms that drive every doctor crazy

Learn them with this handy glossary to better understand this frustrating cost-control practice—and find out how the AMA wants to fix prior auth.

SustainabilityAug 21, 2019

Prior authorization research & reports

Read the evidence supporting the need for prior authorization reform.

SustainabilityFeb 5, 2019

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.

Press ReleasesFeb 5, 2019

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.

Diagram of simplifying path to prior authorization

SustainabilityOct 3, 2018

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.

A fax machine with a NO red symbol around it.

SustainabilityMay 18, 2018

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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SustainabilityApr 27, 2018

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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