Let’s cut red tape to help patients
Prior authorization, a process where patients must wait until an insurance company approves the use of a medication recommended by their physician, is a critical issue affecting communities and families across Indiana. This process often means a disruption of care for patients who cannot fill the prescription in a timely manner. Standardizing forms used by insurers, limiting the response time by HMOs and increasing transparency around prior authorization could help alleviate this barrier to treatment.