Rethinking the Prior Authorization Process
Published:
June 24, 2022
Alina Czekai, Cohere’s Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, sits down with Dr. Nick van Terheyden, host of the Healthcare Upside/Down podcast to discuss why legacy prior authorization programs remain inefficient and how we’re helping health plans improve the experience for patients and provider.
Prior authorization can seen in a more positive light if we find ways of relieving the burden to the patient, doctor and associated groups. Relieving the pressure of documentation requirements many of which still remain paper based is good start. Getting all the data that is available and satisfies the conditions set out for an approval of care becomes the main priority and one that technology and automation is well suited to address.
It’s time rethink our approach to prior authorization and the process of approving care by harnessing the available technology and tools to smooth and automate the process.
Written by
Alina
Czekai
Alina M. Czekai, M.P.H., is Vice President of Value-Based Care Strategy at Cohere Health. Previously, Alina served as a Senior Advisor to CMS Administrator Seema Verma, leading the agency’s relationships with the healthcare industry and maximizing public support for CMS’s priorities and overarching mission. In her current role, she is responsible for devising and executing the company’s strategy for value-based care, including new product development and partnerships.
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