Tag: prior authorization

Prior Authorization for Generics: When Insurance Demands Approval for Cheap Medications
Prior Authorization for Generics: When Insurance Demands Approval for Cheap Medications
Despite being cheaper and widely used, generic drugs are increasingly subject to insurance prior authorization - causing delays, frustration, and health risks. Here’s why it’s happening and what you can do about it.
Insurer Pressure: How Providers Respond to Generic Drug Substitution Requirements
Insurer Pressure: How Providers Respond to Generic Drug Substitution Requirements
Insurers push for generic drugs to cut costs, but providers are fighting back against rigid substitution rules that ignore patient safety. Learn how doctors navigate prior auth, state laws, and electronic systems to protect their patients.