Prior authorization: 3 processes you need to automate

Note: this post was originally published in March 2020 and was updated July 2026. Prior authorization is used as a tool to ensure high quality of care while controlling healthcare spending. However, the process itself is extremely labor-intensive and has become a significant source of administrative burden for providers and health plans alike, with 40% […] The post Prior authorization: 3 processes you need to automate appeared first on Waystar .