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

Shah, Eric D; Amann, Stephen T; Hobley, James; Islam, Sameer; Taunk, Raja; Wilson, Louis · Am J Gastroenterol · 2022

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

Prior authorizations (PAs) are intended to control prescription drug expenditures. 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. 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. PA is an administrative burden that exhausts practice resources and may have a negative impact on patient care.

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