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2021 National Survey on Prior Authorization Burden and Its Impact on Gastroenterology Practice.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prior authorizations (PAs) are intended to control prescription drug expenditures.

Methods

One hundred fifty-six physician and advanced practice provider members of the American College of Gastroenterology completed a national survey to assess PA burden and impact.

Results

One-half of PA requests relate to prescription refills. Greater than 50% of the respondents choose inferior treatments at least weekly because of perceived PA burden for preferred agents. One-half of the respondents reported a patient who experienced serious adverse events due to PA-related care delays.

Discussion

PA is an administrative burden that exhausts practice resources and may have a negative impact on patient care.

SUBMITTER: Shah ED

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9060934 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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2021 National Survey on Prior Authorization Burden and Its Impact on Gastroenterology Practice.

Shah Eric D ED Amann Stephen T ST Hobley James J Islam Sameer S Taunk Raja R Wilson Louis L

The American journal of gastroenterology 20220317 5

<h4>Introduction</h4>Prior authorizations (PAs) are intended to control prescription drug expenditures.<h4>Methods</h4>One hundred fifty-six physician and advanced practice provider members of the American College of Gastroenterology completed a national survey to assess PA burden and impact.<h4>Results</h4>One-half of PA requests relate to prescription refills. Greater than 50% of the respondents choose inferior treatments at least weekly because of perceived PA burden for preferred agents. One ...[more]

PMID: 35296630

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