Read Transcript here: www.outsourcestrategies.com/podcasts/significance-prior-authorization-for-prescription-drugs/ In today’s podcast, Loralee Kapp, one of our Solutions Managers, discusses the importance of prior authorization for prescription drugs. Insurance plans require prior-authorizations (PA) for some drugs or medications, to ensure that patients get access to effective, safe and affordable prescription drugs. Pharmacy prior authorizations may be necessary to prove that the medication is medically necessary and appropriate for the patient. OSI’s prior authorization (PA) support team works to complete the appropriate documentation and obtain the approval for medications. Podcast Highlights 00:00 Introduction 00:09 What is Prior Authorization? 01:19 Types of Medications that Require Prior Authorization 02:18 Significance of Prior Authorization for Prescription Medications 04:11 Prior Authorization -- Is there a Downside? 05:41 Role of the Insurance Authorization Services Read blog - www.outsourcestrategies.com/blog/importance-of-prior-authorization-for-prescription-drugs/ Visit us at: www.outsourcestrategies.com ► Share this Video: youtu.be/tIO4RlzDixs ► Read Our Blog: www.outsourcestrategies.com/blog 💡 Learn from Our Podcasts: www.outsourcestrategies.com/our-podcasts ► Follow us at Facebook - www.facebook.com/OutsourceStrategiesInternational Twitter - twitter.com/osi_medcoding LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/outsourcestrategiesinternational Instagram - www.instagram.com/outsource_strategies Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/mososi 🔔 Subscribe our channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCfd41DBEHyO5Dq-QBAOWYfg #insurance #medicalinsurance #podcast