Are the Tradeoffs from Prior Authorization Worth It? 

(Author: Drew Altman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 16, 2026)

Costs are the health care problem that most worry the American people. But nothing makes American health care consumers more frustrated using the health system than prior authorization review. I know because they told us that, ranking prior authorization review far ahead of any other problems they have getting care and navigating the health care system, including getting appointments and understanding their bills. Four in 10 people with chronic conditions say it’s their single biggest burden getting health care. Continue reading here…

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