My daughter had ALS. Her doctor ordered a PET scan of her brain. The appointment was set, medical transportation was set, co-pay paid. The day before the test the hospital called to say the prior authorization had not been received. My daughter passed away the day before we were supposed to go for the rescheduled test.

– Kathy M., Arizona
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Have you ever gone to the pharmacy to fill a prescription only to be told that your insurance company requires approval before they'll cover your treatment? Have you ever waited for days, weeks or months for a test or medical procedure to be scheduled because you needed authorization from an insurer? Or are you a physician frustrated with the administrative headaches and their impact on your patients?

Please tell us know how prior authorization has impacted you. We are looking for stories from patients and physicians to highlight and draw attention to this issue that is impacting the health of so many Americans.

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