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Prior Authorization

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Prior authorization is one of the many tools health insurance providers use to promote safe, timely, evidence-based, affordable, and efficient care.

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Health plans are making voluntary commitments to support patients and providers.

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News

New Resource Highlights How Prior Authorization Promotes Affordable Patient Care

Putting Patients First: How Health Insurance Providers Are Improving Prior Authorization

Health insurance providers are implementing electronic prior authorization and other tools to help improve the process for patients and clinicians.

Hospitals, Physicians, Health Insurance Providers Urge CMS Not to Implement Costly, Conflicting Prior Authorization Standards

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Fast Path Initiative

Health insurance providers consistently seek ways to enhance the patient and provider experience. In January 2020, AHIP launched a new initiative called the Fast Prior Authorization Technology Highway (Fast PATH) better understand the impact of electronic prior authorization (ePA) on the prior authorization process.

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AHIP State Contacts

Find contact information for AHIP state affairs staff and view state-specific resources.

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