Why prior authorizations overwhelm practices

Prior authorizations consume 6–12 hours of staff time per week in many specialties. The burden comes from inconsistent payer rules, missing documentation, and fragmented workflows.

But with the right systems, practices can cut prior authorization time by 30–50 percent.


Standardize your prior authorization workflow

Every specialty has predictable patterns. A standardized workflow reduces errors, rework, and back‑and‑forth.

Core components of a strong workflow

  • a single PA intake form

  • a documentation checklist

  • a “fast lane” for predictable approvals

  • a tracking dashboard

  • clear task routing

Inside Out Medicine builds specialty‑specific PA workflows that reduce administrative burden and improve approval speed.


Use the right tech tools

Technology can automate the most repetitive parts of the process.

Helpful tool categories

  • EHR‑integrated PA platforms

  • auto‑population tools

  • payer‑specific requirement libraries

  • task routing automation

Inside Out Medicine helps practices choose tools that fit their size, specialty, and budget.


Leverage digital workflows

Digital workflows reduce back‑and‑forth, standardize documentation, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Inside Out Medicine’s digital workflow design helps practices cut PA time by 30–50 percent.


Let’s build your practice—together

Work with Inside Out Medicine
If prior authorizations are overwhelming your team, Inside Out Medicine can help you build streamlined, specialty‑aligned workflows that save hours each week.

  • See what’s possible for your practice

  • Talk with us about your goals

  • Start improving your practice today

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About Inside Out Medicine
Inside Out Medicine helps independent medical practices reduce administrative burden, improve efficiency, and strengthen team resilience

Practice operations we improve: Independent medical practice consulting, workflow redesign, prior authorization optimization, digital transformation for clinics, patient experience improvement, medical practice revenue growth, staffing and retention strategies, operational efficiency for healthcare teams.


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