Prior Authorization of Medication and Its Influence on Provider Behavior: Latent Class Analysis

Providers are not homogeneous regarding their experience with PA and insurance companies. It is, therefore, important to recognize subtle behavioral differences and find ways to accommodate the PA process to their unique needs. This will facilitate the appropriate implementation of PA by insurance companies. Providers can then avoid the need to alter medications, change diagnoses, or resist prescribing newer, effective medications that may require lengthy clinical documentation.