In Medscape Poll, Doctors Fume Over Harmful Delays in Prior Authorizations
A Medscape poll found insurers deny up to 60% of prior authorizations, causing care delays and impacting patient expectations, says Dr. Debra Patt.
A Medscape poll of over 200 physicians showed that insurers denied up to 60% of their prior authorizations, and most believe that denials delayed treatment or diagnostic tests. Debra Patt, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Payer Relations, and Strategic Initiatives at Texas Oncology, discusses with Medscape how the prior authorization process can cause delays in patient care and how she manages patients’ expectations.