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‘Not Accountable to Anyone’: As Insurers Issue Denials, Some Patients Run Out of Options

Physician's Weekly

Prior authorization mostly happens behind the scenes, almost always electronically, and nearly all requests are quickly, or even instantly, approved. In late May and early June, she said, he spent five days in the hospital after developing heart and lung complications. For most patients, though, the process works seamlessly.