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Agadia's New Electronic Authorization Portal

Agadia, acclaimed for its expertise in Utilization Management automation, has recently expanded its capabilities with the launch of an innovative electronic prior authorization (ePA) portal specifically designed for specialty drugs. Named PromptPA, this portal is aimed at transforming the prior authorization landscape for specialty pharmacies, hub service companies, drug manufacturers, and various healthcare sectors.

Specialty medications often necessitate intricate approval processes, which can dramatically slow down treatment efforts and increase the workload for healthcare professionals. Agadia's PromptPA addresses these industry challenges directly, forging connections between Hub Service Companies, Drug Manufacturers, and Specialty Pharmacies while integrating with a network that covers 45+ health plans and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). This extensive reach encompasses almost 100 million lives, allowing for a more streamlined prior authorization process across both pharmacy and medical benefit drugs.

Tackling Major Prior Authorization Challenges

The traditional prior authorization (PA) process has been notorious for causing treatment delays, administrative burdens, and frustration among patients, providers, and payers alike. Agadia's PromptPA aims to mitigate these hurdles through four critical enhancements:

1. Simplifying Payer Requirements

Managing varied prior authorization criteria from different payers is often a complex task. PromptPA offers:

• - Real-time access to clinical criteria configured by over 45 health plans and PBMs, enhancing accuracy and reducing guesswork.
• - Seamless integration with PAHub, ensuring users can easily access the latest PA requirements.
• - Elimination of unnecessary communication via fax and phone, allowing direct connections with payer protocols upfront.

2. Enhanced Visibility into PA Status

Many requests tend to languish in obscure workflows without updates. PromptPA rectifies this issue by:

• - Providing real-time tracking of authorization requests, so users can easily see if they are pending, approved, denied, or need additional information.
• - Allowing users to understand denial reasons clearly, thus reducing the hassle of appeals.
• - Improving communication tools that minimize back-and-forth between all stakeholders.

3. Reducing Delays in Processing

Incomplete submissions often create bottlenecks that hinder patient access. With PromptPA, users can:

• - Utilize only the correct clinical criteria to reduce the likelihood of errors leading to rejections.
• - Ensure that all required fields and supporting documents are in place before submission, thus streamlining the process.

4. Staying Compliant with Regulatory Requirements

The healthcare landscape is constantly shifting, making it challenging for organizations to keep up with evolving regulations. PromptPA addresses this by:

• - Offering real-time connectivity to PAHub, ensuring users are always equipped with the latest payer requirements.
• - Providing a scalable solution that effortlessly adapts to regulatory changes, helping stakeholders remain compliant.

Transforming Specialty Drug Approvals

PromptPA is designed not only to benefit specialty pharmacies and drug manufacturers but also to significantly enhance the functionality for health plans and PBMs by:

• - Increasing the volume of complete electronic prior authorization submissions, thereby decreasing reliance on outdated fax systems.
• - Delivering real-time visibility into submissions, ensuring accurate forms are submitted.
• - Reducing processing times and improving patient experiences through optimized workflows.

Nishi Goel, VP of Customer Experience at Agadia, emphasized the transformative power of PromptPA, stating, "We recognize the challenges specialty pharmacies face in the prior authorization process. With PromptPA, we deliver a direct and efficient solution that significantly improves market access and accelerates patient care."

To explore how PromptPA can enhance your organization's prior authorization process, visit Agadia's website or schedule a demo today. Founded in 2007, Agadia has carved out a prestigious place in the healthcare technology sector with solutions that strive to deliver efficiency, compliance, and value.