The Issue brief defines prior authorization and how this process used by Medicaid fee-for-service programs and managed care organizations (MCOs) requires approval before providing specific items, services, or medications.
Prior authorization (PA) aims to prevent unnecessary utilization, limit improper, fraudulent, and wasteful...
According to a study by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), a national trade association and political advocacy group for health insurers, in 2021 Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees received higher quality care and have higher rates of use across a wide range of preventive services than those enrolled in fee-for-service (FFS)...
There were 373 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Arizona on Wednesday and a total of four new deaths related to COVID-19. On Tuesday, the state passed the 18,000 marker for total deaths. The 17,000 death benchmark was passed on April 7. In terms of vaccinations, 49.9% of the state has been vaccinated against COVID-19. 9% of intensive...
