Patient Perspectives on Prior Authorization for Cancer Care.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Health insurance companies may require prior authorization at any stage in the cancer care continuum, leading to the potential for denials and/or delays of diagnosis, treatment, or survivorship care. Patient experiences with prior authorization are largely unexplored, with most surveys focused on clinicians.

Objective

To characterize prior authorization for cancer care from the perspective of patients with cancer, using their own words.

Design, setting, and participants

This qualitative study provided a secondary thematic analysis of an online survey created in collaboration with patient advocates. Data were collected from July to October 2022. The survey was offered through a secure online platform. Participants included a convenience sample of patients wi

SUBMITTER: Thom B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12308430 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature