Lauretta Young

Sep 26, 2024 | thecarlatreport.com | Laurie Martin |Lauretta Young

Medication preauthorizations are an essential but often frustrating part of clinical practice, particularly for those prescribing psychiatric medications. This process, designed to ensure that prescribed medications are appropriate and cost-effective, often leads to rework—resubmitting requests, correcting errors, and addressing issues that arise during the approval process. Rework not only delays patient care but also increases workload and contributes to clinician burnout.