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AMA Physician Survey: 7 Downsides of Prior Authorization Requirements
Submitted by Charlene Ice on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 14:59
- Prior authorization requirements led to higher overall utilization of health care resources, resulting in unnecessary waste: 86%
- Resources were diverted to ineffective initial treatments: 64%
- Prior authorization led to urgent or emergency care for patients: 46%
- Prior authorization led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care: 33%
- Prior authorization had a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes: 89%
- Prior authorization delayed access to necessary care: 94%
- Patients abandoned treatment due to authorization struggles with health insurers: 80%
Notes: From a survey of 1,001 practicing physicians in December 2022.
Source: The American Medical Association press release, March 13, 2023
Source URL: https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/toll-pr...
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