Beyond the Checkbox: Better Prior Authorization Workflows

Beyond the Checkbox: Better Prior Authorization Workflows Michael Snow, PharmD What if I told you that the healthcare system spends approximately $1.3 billion annually on prior authorization administrative costs alone, with physicians and their staff dedicating 13 hours per week to completing nearly 40 PA requests per physician, while much of that time is spent […]

Are Health Plans Finally Ready to Fix Prior Authorization, or Is This Just Another Promise?

Are Health Plans Finally Ready to Fix Prior Authorization, or Is This Just Another Promise? Michael Snow, PharmD This week, AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans) announced that major health insurers are making voluntary commitments to streamline prior authorization processes by 2026-2027. These commitments will benefit 257 million Americans and include standardizing electronic prior authorization, reducing […]