The Patient Experience of Prior Authorization for Cancer Care.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Prior authorization (PA) requires clinicians and patients to navigate a complex approval pathway. Resultant delays and denials can be particularly problematic for patients with cancer, who often need urgent treatment or symptom management.

Objective

To investigate the patient perspective of PA for cancer-related care, including perceptions about the process, outcomes (including delays and denials), and patient administrative burden.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional, anonymous survey used a convenience sample of patients with PA experience. Participants were recruited using social media and email lists of US-based cancer advocacy organizations from July 1 to October 6, 2022.

Exposure

Prior authorization for any cancer-related ser

SUBMITTER: Chino F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10585404 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature