Administrative tasks burden today's physicians more than ever before. Obtaining prior authorizations for tests and treatments from payers is one of the leading productivity zappers, an activity which ...

Recondo Technology, a revenue cycle management firm, on Monday launched a new product to automate prior authorizations, effectively eliminating the need for healthcare providers to employ large teams ...

Prior authorization is the process by which your doctor must request approval from your Medicare plan before they can order a particular medication or medical service. Generally, Original Medicare ...

My colleagues and I recently tabulated how long psychiatric patients who were deemed in need of inpatient admission—overwhelmingly because of suicidal thoughts or plans—stayed in the emergency ...

Obtaining prior authorization for a medical test or procedure can be one of the most frustrating and time-consuming aspects of health care. Now, the Trump administration is looking to streamline the ...

Physicians and payers are vowing to collaborate to help relieve one of doctors’ biggest headaches: obtaining prior authorizations. Six leading health industry groups, including the American Medical ...

Recipients of Medicaid frequently face prior authorization hurdles when pursuing medical care or treatment. Medicaid is a ...

Surveyed medical groups reveal burdens have increased in the past 12 months, resulting in delays or denials for necessary care. Despite scrutiny of prior authorization practices in Medicare Advantage ...

Here’s how three ASC leaders are managing prior authorization: Note: Responses were lightly edited for style. Girard Bullaro, administrator at Wellness ASC (McKinney, Texas): As a new ASC and ...

Remember that physician who wanted to develop a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for prior authorizations? It hasn't happened yet, but he hasn't given up on it, either. In May, Alex ...