The ambulatory surgery center, at its core, is a convenient option for surgical care. However, the prior authorization (PA) processes often create obstacles. Requiring clinics to contact payers before delivering services or prescribing medications leads to delays in both timely patient care and reimbursements. This payer-centric system would work smoothly in an ideal…
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Per full-time physician, prior authorization-related activities cost around $3,500 a year, without even taking into account lost productivity or operational efficiency. Prior authorization is costly and time-consuming. In addition, the patient cannot receive treatment or medication until the process is completed. Fortunately, the healthcare industry can collectively remove this burden because of current electronic…