Welcome to the electronic Prior Authorization (ePA) information section! This section is focusses on the current prior authorization process and how it could be improved. It contains information about electronic prior authorization, the challenges it will solve in the current, largely manual process and some of the barriers to adoption.
An ePA solution offers a compelling business case over the current paper, fax, and mail-based prior authorization claims process.
Prior authorization stakeholders can complete prior authorization claim forms, collect signatures, attach medical records, and submit claims through a single online ePA platform that transmits claims documentation to the appropriate payer through a secure link.
Payers receive claims when they are received electronically by their portal. There are several benefits to this first generation ePA solution. It will mitigate administrative time and cost pressures in the current prior authorization process by:
The interest in adopting a first generation ePA solution is building as the burden of prior authorization claims increases, and there are mounting pressures to adopt a more efficient process. The adoption and implantation of an improved process is in sight.
A made in Canada ePA solution is now available to prior authorization stakeholders and payers. It delivers efficiencies in the preparation, submission, and communication process for prior authorization claims.
There will be implementation and adoption challenges to overcome as there are with any new system or process. However, the good news is that this user friendly first-generation single source, agnostic solution has been developed with the needs of multiple stakeholders at the forefront and therefore can be relatively easily adopted by all stakeholders over time.
Some of the concerns about implementing ePA addressed by the solution include the ability for:
With these provisions and security checks a first generation ePA solution has many advantages over the current paper/fax-based process and addresses the concerns that have been historically raised and prevented an ePA solution for specialty drugs in Canada.
The Simplify Prior Authorization initiative is an advocate for education about prior authorization (PA) and improvement in current prior authorization practices and processes. If your organization is interested in finding out more, getting involved, or in sponsorship of this important initiative, please contact us via the link below.