AJMC: Rate of Prior Authorizations Denied for Patients with Cancer by Patient Ethnicity

1. Asian: 10% denied; 5% denied due to no medical necessity
2. Black: 8% denied; 4% denied due to no medical necessity
3. Hispanic: 12% denied; 7% denied due to no medical necessity
4. White: 10% denied; 5% denied due to no medical necessity
5. Mean Prior Authorization Denial Rate: 10% denied; 5% denied due to no medical necessity

Source: "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Prior Authorizations for Patients With Cancer," The American Journal of Managed Care, October 11, 2024.

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