5 Steps to Help You Manage Prior Authorizations

Prior authorization increases costs and steals time from physicians that would be better spent with patients. The process can create roadblocks to patient care, delaying much-needed services or stalling the delivery of a patient’s treatment. Although PAs may be an unavoidable part of doing business for rheumatology practices, creating a golden standard that includes implementing a process and structure will reduce the time and financial burdens associated with the process.

For more information on the PA process or practice management training, contact the ACR practice management department at [email protected].

References

1. Steffen, B., Sharp, D. Recommendations for implementing electronic prior authorization: A report prepared for the Maryland General Assembly Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing. 2011 Dec.
2. American Medical Association. Standardization of prior authorization process for medical services white paper. 2011 Jun.