What is prior authorization? - American Medical Association
Jul 12, 2022 · Prior authorization is a health plan cost-control process that requires physicians and other health care professionals to obtain advance approval from a health plan before a specific service is …
Prior authorization practice resources - American Medical Association
May 18, 2023 · Prior authorization—sometimes called preauthorization or precertification—is a health plan cost-control process by which physicians and other health care providers must obtain advance …
Prior authorization | American Medical Association
Prior authorization is a health plan cost-control process that requires providers to qualify for payment by obtaining approval before performing a service. It is overused, costly, inefficient, opaque and …
What doctors wish patients knew about prior authorization
Sep 11, 2023 · The AMA’s What Doctors Wish Patients Knew ™ series provides physicians with a platform to share what they want patients to understand about today’s health care headlines. In this …
Inside payers' latest plans to streamline prior authorization
Jul 14, 2025 · Cautious optimism is the watchword for physicians tired of seeing their patients’ care delayed. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.
Don’t fall for these myths on prior authorization
Apr 17, 2025 · Prior Authorization Don’t fall for these myths on prior authorization Behemoth health insurers claim this time-wasting practice improves care and saves everyone money. Look beyond the …
Fixing prior auth: Clear up what’s required and when
Apr 24, 2025 · Prior authorization is overused, and existing processes present significant administrative and clinical concerns. That is why the AMA is fixing prior authorization by challenging insurance …
Prior Authorization | American Medical Association
Mar 5, 2025 · Prior authorization requirements can lead to negative clinical outcomes. Get the latest resources and information and learn more about how the AMA is leading reforms around prior …
Prior authorization reform initiatives - American Medical Association
Prior authorization reform principles An AMA-convened workgroup of 17 state and specialty medical societies, national provider associations and patient representatives developed best practices for …
Advocacy in action: Fixing prior authorization
Mar 5, 2025 · What’s at stake Prior authorization is a health plan cost-control process that AMA survey research shows leads to delayed and abandoned care, negatively affecting patient outcomes. The …