Medical Matters Podcast

Medical Matters Podcast--Prior Authorization

Season 5 Episode 2

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In this episode of "Medical Matters Podcast," Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormick discuss Prior Authorization, the process by which a healthcare provider must obtain approval from the insurance provider. The Cleveland Clinic outlines the full definition here.

Through experience, the doctors outline the process of prior authorization. They further cite the so-called "hidden" and administrative costs.