Prior authorization often slows definitive care, adds costs to patients, increases co-pays and insurance company red tape. In the old HMO days it was used frequently, but was largely dropped. Remember, health insurance companies are seeing record profits.
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Prior authorization only pertains to payment. But think of it from the patient's perspective. "My doctor ordered this test. And I have insurance. So I'll get this test, and let the billing department sort it out." It all DOES get sorted out when the patient gets a separate bill.
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I understand the need for prior authorizations, but am thankful that my plan doesn't require them for radiological testing. Some infections need to be diagnosed and treated quickly, and can't wait for days of red tape.
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