Meeting the Prior Authorization Challenge https://news.parxsolutions.com/category/podcast/ Constant changes to insurance coverage and rising prescription costs have made prior authorizations (PAs), the requirement by a patient’s health plan to approve a specific medication as a condition of providing coverage, a growing concern. Many physicians, and their practice staff, are frustrated by the lengthy, time-consuming, complex process of submitting a PA. Further, PA requirements can stand in the way of patients getting the medication that health care providers believe is most appropriate. In fact, when a PA is required, only 29% of patients receive the originally prescribed drug – and 40% receive no therapy at all. When physicians are able to successfully prescribe the treatment they determine is best for each case, everyone benefits: the physician, and most importantly, the patient. Each episode within this series highlights the importance of having a prior authorization provider on your side - whether you are a doctor or a practice staff member. Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:19:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 115502829Constant changes to insurance coverage and rising prescription costs have made prior authorizations (PAs), the requirement by a patient’s health plan to approve a specific medication as a condition of providing coverage, a growing concern. Many physicians, and their practice staff, are frustrated by the lengthy, time-consuming, complex process of submitting a PA. Further, PA requirements can stand in the way of patients getting the medication that health care providers believe is most appropriate. In fact, when a PA is required, only 29% of patients receive the originally prescribed drug – and 40% receive no therapy at all. When physicians are able to successfully prescribe the treatment they determine is best for each case, everyone benefits: the physician, and most importantly, the patient. Each episode within this series highlights the importance of having a prior authorization provider on your side - whether you are a doctor or a practice staff member. Constant changes to insurance coverage and rising prescription costs have made prior authorizations (PAs), the requirement by a patient’s health plan to approve a specific medication as a condition of providing coverage, a growing concern. Many physicians, and their practice staff, are frustrated by the lengthy, time-consuming, complex process of submitting a PA. Further, PA requirements can stand in the way of patients getting the medication that health care providers believe is most appropriate. In fact, when a PA is required, only 29% of patients receive the originally prescribed drug – and 40% receive no therapy at all. When physicians are able to successfully prescribe the treatment they determine is best for each case, everyone benefits: the physician, and most importantly, the patient. Each episode within this series highlights the importance of having a prior authorization provider on your side - whether you are a doctor or a practice staff member. PARx Solutions PARx Solutions 2017 false false Meeting the Prior Authorization Challenge Podcast Series – Staff Productivity https://news.parxsolutions.com/2017/12/11/meeting-the-prior-authorization-challenge-podcast-series-staff-productivity/ Mon, 11 Dec 2017 13:00:48 +0000 http://news.parxsolutions.com/?p=432 By Dan Rubin, CEO

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]]> Now on our podcast page – the second installment of the “Meeting the Prior Authorization Challenge” podcast series! The newest episodes of this free resource cover maximizing optimal staff productivity in the face of a changing prior authorization landscape. PARx Director of Operations and Training Rabia Kabeer is joined by a Nurse Practitioner and a Practice Manager to deliver valuable insights into how PA’s have evolved, the pain points associated with them and how to give your staff the tools to make the most of their already busy schedules.

Topics addressed in this podcast series are:

Episode Four: How is the prior authorization landscape changing?
PARx’s own Director of Operations and Training Rabia Kabeer kicks off the staff productivity discussion by explaining how prior authorizations have changed over the last decade. She also provides an overview of our recent innovation, GUEST PASS, which allows any provider to submit a prior authorization using the PARx Prior Authorization Support System (‘PASS’), without going through the registration process.

Episode Five: Saving time with prior authorizations
Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Gillis weighs in on increasing prior authorization requirements and how the fluid, easy-to-use PASS system has cut the time needed to process them by 20% for her practice.

Episode Six: How PASS improves practice workflow
Practice Manager Kathy Parish explains how prior authorizations previously were complex and hard to keep track of.  Now her practice uses the PARx Solutions platform PASS, streamlining and speeding up the process.

Take a listen, and let us know what you think! Have a topic you’d like addressed in a future podcast? Drop a line to ariane@warnerpr.com with your suggestion and feedback.

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]]> 432parxsolutions parxsolutions false false By Dan Rubin, CEO The post Meeting the Prior Authorization Challenge Podcast Series – Staff Productivity appeared first on . By Dan Rubin, CEO The post Meeting the Prior Authorization Challenge Podcast Series – Staff Productivity appeared first on . Episode Four: How is the prior authorization landscape changing? https://news.parxsolutions.com/2017/12/04/episode-four-how-is-the-prior-authorization-landscape-changing/ https://news.parxsolutions.com/2017/12/04/episode-four-how-is-the-prior-authorization-landscape-changing/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2017 19:32:45 +0000 http://news.parxsolutions.com/?p=426 PARx's own Director of Operations and Training Rabia Kabeer kicks off the staff productivity discussion by explaining how prior authorizations have changed over the last decade.

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]]> Kabeer also provides an overview of our recent innovation, GUEST PASS, which allows any provider to submit a prior authorization using the PARx Prior Authorization Support System (‘PASS’), without going through the registration process.

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]]> https://news.parxsolutions.com/2017/12/04/episode-four-how-is-the-prior-authorization-landscape-changing/feed/ 1 322 426parxsolutions parxsolutions false false PARx's own Director of Operations and Training Rabia Kabeer kicks off the staff productivity discussion by explaining how prior authorizations have changed over the last decade. The post Episode Four: How is the prior authorization landscape changing? appeared first on . PARx's own Director of Operations and Training Rabia Kabeer kicks off the staff productivity discussion by explaining how prior authorizations have changed over the last decade. The post Episode Four: How is the prior authorization landscape changing? appeared first on . New Podcast Series: Meeting the Prior Authorization Challenge – A Prescription for Patients and Physicians https://news.parxsolutions.com/2017/07/25/new-podcast-series-meeting-the-prior-authorization-challenge-a-prescription-for-patients-and-physicians/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:43:21 +0000 http://news.parxsolutions.com/?p=392 By Dan Rubin, CEO

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]]> As part of our dedication to providing physician practices with the insights they need to lessen the impact of PAs on office workflow and most importantly, to better ensure that patients received the medications their doctors deem best for their treatment, my colleagues and I have unveiled a free podcast series entitled “Meeting the Prior Authorization Challenge: A Prescription for Patients and Physicians“. The series consists of short, insightful conversations with members of the PARx Solutions team, doctors, and practice staff.

Prior authorizations aren’t going away, so it is essential that physician offices empower themselves to better handle the process. Who better to hear from on PAs than doctors and practice managers managing this process on a daily basis? By giving a voice to their frustrations, we hope to raise awareness of the solutions PARx offers at no cost to physician offices.

Topics thus far addressed in the podcast series include:

Episode One: What is PARx Solutions, and why do I need it?
Yours truly launches the podcast series by explaining what prior authorization are and the challenges they raise for physician practices. I also provide an overview of the service provided by PARx Solutions is and how it helps improve practice workflow and patient access to prescribed medications.

Episode Two: Prior authorizations and ophthalmology
Ophthalmologist Dr. Bingjing Roberts weighs in on the importance of prior authorization within her line of medicine and highlights how working with a PA provider has been helpful in ensuring her patients receive the prescriptions they need.

Episode Three: A practice staff member’s perspective
Ophthalmic Assistant Jeanette Key explains how PARx Solutions’ customer service team is fundamental to her practice better ensuring its patients receive the medications their physician prescribes.

Take a listen, and let me know what you think! Have a topic you’d like addressed in a future podcast? Drop a line to ariane@warnerpr.com with your suggestion and feedback.

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