Physicians say prior authorization leads to care complications, but health plans say process rooted in clinical evidence

(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review)

Physicians say prior authorizations continue to interfere with patient care, causing treatment delays and adverse events, according to new survey data from the American Medical Association. While health plans agree the process is burdensome, they argue it adheres to clinical guidelines and is used in selective circumstances.  Continue reading article here…

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