#MedicationPriorAuth

Why Do Medication Prior Authorizations Cause Delays and Burnout in Clinics?

“It was supposed to be an easy position that needed help, but it has become extremely frustrating and defeating,” said a medication authorization specialist describing her daily struggle managing prior authorizations. In many clinics, prior authorization (PA) work has become one of the most stressful and time-consuming administrative responsibilities. Providers prescribe high-cost medications that often require extensive documentation and justification, and when something is missing, it all falls back on the PA team. “We handle all prior authorizations for nine