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Prior Authorization

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Overview​

The Prior Authorization Agent helps teams determine when authorization is required, assemble the right supporting information, submit requests, and track status through approval. It is designed for organizations that want to reduce the administrative burden and care delays caused by payer authorization workflows.

What It Does​

  • Determines whether authorization is needed based on payer-specific requirements
  • Prepares complete submission workflows with the required clinical information
  • Tracks authorization status across payer portals and updates
  • Uses browser-based automation when needed for portal-driven workflows
  • Alerts teams to approvals, expirations, or cases that need human help

Key Benefits​

  • Faster authorization turnaround
  • Fewer auth-related claim issues later
  • Less portal fatigue for clinical and operations teams
  • Better visibility into where each case stands
  • A smoother experience for patients waiting on care

Common Use Cases​

  • Procedure and service authorization checks
  • Payer portal submission workflows
  • Status monitoring and follow-up
  • Notifications for approvals, expirations, or missing requirements

Getting Started​

Begin with one high-volume procedure or payer workflow, validate the required attachments and status tracking, and then expand to more authorization scenarios.