Why prior authorization is required
Priority Health took several factors into consideration when deciding on this program for high-tech radiology service requests:
- The health care risk to members of not having tests
- The fact that the literature indicates no health impacts from studies not performed
- The threat to member's health posed by increased radiation exposure
- National and state trends in radiology usage and cost management
- The expectation that employer groups have of us to provide oversight to both those trends
Why AIM?
American Imaging Management specializes in the most effective uses of high-tech imaging, and in knowing when other tests might be as effective or more effective. They are responsive to provider requests and their review process is designed to be thorough without being an obstacle to timely patient care. In addition, it allows opportunities for consulting with the ordering provider at any point of the review process.
