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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

Patient perspectives of prior authorization: Understanding associations with care delivery and delays.

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Cross-sectional survey highlights associations between prior authorization, care delays, and patient experience.

Patients directly engaging in prior authorization processes face higher rates of adverse outcomes, indicating a significant problem.
Among respondents, 59% experienced delays in care due to prior authorization, with a notable 46% reporting delays exceeding one week.
The analysis shows a cancer diagnosis is significantly associated with delays in care, with an adjusted odds ratio of 2.69.
Urgent policy reforms are needed to alleviate the burden of prior authorization on patients, especially those with cancer.

Thom et al. (2025) studied this question.

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