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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.

Prior Authorization – The Future for Insurers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
June 19, 2021

Prior Authorization – The Future for Insurers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)

Prior authorization is typically used by insurers as a manual claim submission and review process for high-cost speciality or high-utilization prescription drugs.

Prior Authorization and the Impact on Physicians
February 22, 2021

Prior Authorization and the Impact on Physicians

During research for the Simplify Prior Authorization (SPA) white paper in 2020, we learned how the prior authorization (PA) workflow process was impacting prescribers.

Prior Authorization: The Impact On Patients
January 11, 2021

Prior Authorization: The Impact On Patients

During research for the Simplify Prior Authorization (SPA) white paper in 2020, we learned how the prior authorization (PA) process was impacting patients.

Prior Authorization Question and Answer (Q&A) – What You Need to Know
January 11, 2021

Prior Authorization Question and Answer (Q&A) – What You Need to Know

On the November 26, 2020 Benefits Breakfast Club webinar experts addressed innovations in oncology and the role of prior authorization (PA), including the many challenges of a largely paper-based PA process.