The Burden of Prior Authorizations in Pain Medicine: A Call for Reform

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The Burden of Prior Authorizations in Pain Medicine: A Call for Reform
Oct 22, 2025 Season 22 Episode 11
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

"The Burden of Prior Authorizations in Pain Medicine: A Call for Reform." From ASRA Pain Medicine News, August 2025. See the original article at www.asra.com/august25news for figures and references. This material is copyrighted. 

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