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Prior Authorization Reform: Progress and Positive Steps

Prior Authorization Reform: AMA’s Impact on Doctors, Patients

 Prior Authorization Reform, a lengthy and often frustrating process for payers to control costs, remains a major challenge for doctors. A recent AMA survey of 1,001 physicians found that 89% of physicians believe prior licensure hurts clinical practice. A surprising 33% said the worst things, such as death or hospitalization, were rights-related.  The AMA recognized […]