Improving Prior Authorization Success Rates

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Description

Prior authorization requirements continue to create barriers to timely patient care, with 95% of physicians reporting care delays associated with the process.* CAP’s free webinar, presented by the experts at MedCycle Solutions, will help you and your staff improve authorization success rates, reduce administrative burdens, streamline workflows, and accelerate reimbursement.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand the prior authorization process, from benefit verification through approval and documentation.
  • Identify common errors and breakdowns that lead to delays, denials, and lost revenue.
  • Apply best practices for submitting complete, accurate requests with appropriate clinical documentation.
  • Develop workflows for tracking, follow-up, appeals, and peer-to-peer reviews to protect reimbursement.

* [ama-assn.org]

Contributors

  • Amy Fajardo, CS, RCM

    Amy is a valued member of MedCycle Solutions, where she serves as Director of Client Operations. In this role, she effortlessly manages client partnerships and coordinates internal teams to ensure that each client receives the full depth of MedCycle’s experience and support. She also leads both client and staff onboarding and success initiatives, playing a pivotal role in delivering a seamless and positive experience across all touchpoints.

    With over 25 years of experience as a medical billing and credentialing professional, Amy brings a vast range of knowledge in all aspects of Revenue Cycle Management, Provider Contracting and Credentialing, and Medical Administration. She has worked closely with physicians throughout the entire lifecycle of their practices, from startup through growth and eventual sale. Amy is especially skilled at building custom workflows tailored to specific practice needs and educating staff on the tools and processes necessary for success. Her skillset extends to billing compliance, provider education, and optimizing operational efficiency.
    Amy holds AAPC certificates in Credentialing and Revenue Cycle Management, and her dedication to ongoing professional development is also reflected in her completion of Grounded Leadership training. Her Top 5 CliftonStrengths, Achiever, Learner, Includer, Woo, and Responsibility, speak volumes about her strong work ethic, passion for growth, inclusive mindset, ability to build meaningful relationships, and deep sense of accountability. These strengths fuel her unwavering commitment to client success, a collaborative team culture, and consistent exceptional service delivery.

    In addition to her operational leadership, Amy serves as the Director for MedCycle’s monthly webinar series, MedInsights, overseeing all aspects from production and registration to hosting and audience engagement. She also represents the company as a trusted ambassador at major conferences, including HLA-MN, NCHN (National Cooperative of Health Network Association), GPTrac (Great Plains Telehealth Resource and Assistance Center), and MediSota.
    She is an active member of the Healthcare Leaders Association, Minnesota (HLA-MN), the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM), and the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), staying connected with industry peers and trends to continuously elevate the quality-of-service MedCycle Solutions provides.

September 30, 2026
Wed 12:00 PM PDT

Duration 1H 0M

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