Blogs

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Welcome to our blog page. If you have any suggestions for future blog topics or if your organization is interested in finding out more, getting involved, or in sponsorship of this important initiative, please contact us.
Why it’s Time to Change the Prior Authorization Process
May 24, 2023

Why it’s Time to Change the Prior Authorization Process

Read our new article in the May edition of the Benefits and Pension Monitor magazine, where we explore the history of prior authorization, specialty drug spend, new technologies and solutions to advance prior authorization.

The First Prior Authorization Resource for Patients
May 15, 2023

The First Prior Authorization Resource for Patients

Do you or your clients have specialty drug claims on group benefit plans? If so, you need to read this blog and find out about the new patient information and resources website.

Prior Authorization 2023: New Resources and Solutions
February 28, 2023

Prior Authorization 2023: New Resources and Solutions

The Simplify Prior Authorization (SPA) initiative recently hosted its first webinar in 2023 for group benefits stakeholders on new prior authorization (PA) resources and solutions. Interest was high, with the largest registration numbers since the initiative began.

Challenges and New Solutions in the Prior Authorization Landscape
June 02, 2022

Challenges and New Solutions in the Prior Authorization Landscape

On April 19th and May 3rd, 2022, the Simplify Prior Authorization (SPA) initiative hosted webinars for patient groups and advisors/plan sponsors on the Challenges and New Solutions in the Private Prior Authorization Landscape.

Addressing the Backlog of Cancer Patients
October 20, 2021

Addressing the Backlog of Cancer Patients

Canadians with cancer have been experiencing longer times to diagnosis and medical treatment during the pandemic. A backlog has been building that will take years to address, according to Dr Tony Eskander, surgical oncologist of the mouth, throat and neck at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.

Working Towards New Solutions in Prior Authorization
September 02, 2021

Working Towards New Solutions in Prior Authorization

Since the release of the Simplify Prior Authorization white paper, we’ve been working with our sponsors, a new steering committee and working groups to help create a better understanding of the challenges of prior authorization and work towards a better process for patients and other stakeholders.