Perspectives from the Healthcare Economist: Why CMS/AHIP’s Prior Authorization Changes Won’t Hurt Payers

Jason Shafrin and Kristy Piccinini of FTI Consulting’s Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy published a new commentary in The Evidence Base titled “Perspectives from the Healthcare Economist: Why CMS/AHIP’s prior authorization changes won’t hurt payers.”

Dr. Shafrin and Dr. Piccinini share their insights in this Guest Column examining the implications of recent CMS/AHIP prior authorization reforms and why these changes are unlikely to negatively impact payers. They explore key questions such as:

  • Who benefits most from the proposed prior authorization reform?
  • Will reduced prior authorization be a good thing for society?

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Key Contacts

Jason Shafrin, Ph.D.
Senior Managing Director
Kristy Piccinini, Ph.D.
Managing Director