Using Technology to Improve the Prior Authorization Process
Published:
September 7, 2021

Using technology to improve the prior authorization process
Cohere Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Brian Covino, M.D., FAAOS, discusses reducing payer and provider friction, the CMS’ proposed rule on prior authorizations, and how professional associations can help in the Digital Checkup with Bill Siwicki, Features Editor of Healthcare IT News of HIMMS TV.
Written by

Brian
Covino, M.D., FAAOS
Dr. Brian Covino is Chief Medical Officer at Cohere Health, bringing over 25 years of experience as a practicing orthopaedic surgeon, serving as a partner at Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic, and directing the value-based care program at OrthoTennessee. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and an M.D./M.S. from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Covino completed his surgical training at the University of Virginia and a fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He served as Co-Director of Parkwest Medical Center’s Joint Replacement Center and was among the "Best Doctors in America" for 20+ consecutive years.
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