"prior authorization" meaning in All languages combined

See prior authorization on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: prior auth [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} prior authorization
  1. (US, healthcare) A requirement by a health insurance companies that patients obtain approval before receiving certain medical services, procedures, or medications. Wikipedia link: en:prior authorization Tags: US Categories (topical): Healthcare
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