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As COVID-19 peaked, prior authorization’s harmful burdens continued

The vast majority of physicians say health plans have gone back to normal on prior authorization, or never relaxed their requirements amid the pandemic.

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Most physicians had little relief from prior authorization as COVID cases soared

Health insurer requirements for advanced approvals associated with treatment delays, care disruption, and patient harm.

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Reform proposed as frustration grows over prior authorization delays

Prior authorization reform introduced in Illinois as doctors cite delays in care while health plans fail to keep their promise to streamline the process.

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Physicians to HHS: Here’s how to improve prior authorization

AMA voices support for proposed federal operating rules that boost automation of prior-authorization processes, but adds that there is still more work to be done.

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Efforts to fix prior auth move ahead in Congress, states 

The AMA and the Michigan State Medical Society partner to get state and federal prior-authorization reforms passed so patient care is not delayed. 

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Aug. 14, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Medical societies call for state and federal action to address prior authorization and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Physicians advocate in Michigan for prior authorization reform

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

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June 26, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Prior auth survey findings underscore need for legislative action

Advocacy spotlight on Prior auth survey findings underscore need for legislative action.

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Prior auth survey findings underscore need for legislative action

Survey finds lengthy prior authorization process often delays care and can lead to patient harm, but payers are not moving on agreed-upon reforms.

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