Physicians Say Prior Authorization Leads to Bad Outcomes.

PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout; DEATH; CENTERS for Medicare & Medicaid Services (U.S.); HEALTH insurance; PRIMARY health care; HOSPITAL care; PHYSICIANS' attitudes; TREATMENT effectiveness; PATIENT-centered care; MEDICAL appointments; ELECTRONIC health records; TREATMENT delay (Medicine); JOB performance; PATIENTS' attitudes

The article details a survey by the American Medical Association revealing widespread physician dissatisfaction with health plans' prior authorization processes, citing significant delays in patient care and adverse outcomes. It also discusses the detrimental impact on physician productivity, patient treatment adherence, and healthcare costs, highlighting concerns about the administrative burden and the need for reform to ensure transparency and accountability from insurers.