Prior Authorization Resources

The following resources are to assist physicians, medical staff, and patients effectively navigate through prior authorizations.

Prior authorization guidelines for staff (PDF): This printed set of guidelines offers practical tips on how to complete prior authorizations.

Optimizing prior authorization documentation: Read this article to learn more about optimizing your prior authorization process.

Facts at your fingertips: Practice impact of prior authorizations – Part 1 and Part 2: Learn fast facts about dermatology practice’s impact of prior authorizations.

Prior authorization’s growing footprint: See a graphic timeline of prior authorization’s growing impact on dermatologists.

Taking the pain out of prior authorization denials: Read an interview with an Academy member who mastered the prior authorization appeal process.

Examples of traditional prior authorization forms*

If you are a paper-based practice, look into these examples of forms used for prior authorization.

• Texas Standard Prior Authorization Request Form

• Ohio Department of Medicaid Request for Rx Prior Authorization Form

Products to help process prior authorizations faster*

The following are free online platforms designed to streamline the prior authorization process.

• CoverMyMeds

• SureScripts

• Rhyme

* The Academy is able to share these resources on an informational basis only. It does not represent an endorsement by the Academy. Please compare, evaluate, and consider which ones best meet your needs.

Around 58% of dermatologists have said that automated tools through various programs have improved efficiency, simplified tasks, and reduced amount of prior authorizations.

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