Prior Authorization
Practice Management
Prior authorization has been an area of concern for members. These resources aim to reduce the administrative burden of prior authorization and to inform members of any changes.
AAN RESOURCES
AMA RESOURCES
CMS Resources
Review rules and resources developed by CMS to tackle administrative burden related to prior authorization.
Gold Carding
Gold Carding is a method of relaxing or waiving requirements for services that are traditionally governed by prior authorization (PA) criteria to provide a more streamlined process for providers who have a demonstrated track record for complying with PA requirements.
The AAN has convened a workgroup of payer and care delivery experts that are proactively working to address prior authorization burdens by investigating gold carding, and alternative models, resources, frameworks, and potential partnerships.
The AAN conducted a survey in 2024 to understand members' obstacles with Prior Authorization and gold carding solutions. This information has been invaluable to gain an understanding of prior authorization burden in neurology practices and the current adaption, or lack of, of gold carding programs within neurology practices.
AAN Priority Issues
Review the AAN priority issues related to prior auth.