CellWell record HH-224579
Adverse effects of health plan prior authorization on clinical effectiveness and patient outcomes: A systematic review
Murphy J; Beauchamp N; Sun KJ; Lau BD; Wilson RF; Lobner K; Conway SJ; Hill PM; Johnson PT
The American journal of medicine ยท 2026
In plain language
Prior authorization requirements were associated with disease exacerbation, preventable hospitalization, prolonged hospital stay, and reduced disease-free survival across multiple specialties.
- Evidence
- Established
- Design
- Systematic review
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