Commentary|Podcasts|October 24, 2024

Exploring Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Care Prior Authorization Decisions

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On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the October 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® that explored prior authorization decisions in cancer care by race and ethnicity for commercially insured patients.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with Benjamin Ukert, PhD, of Elevance Health's Public Policy Institute.

His study, "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Prior Authorizations for Patients With Cancer," evaluated prior authorization decisions in cancer care by race and ethnicity for commercially insured patients.

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Exploring Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Care Prior Authorization Decisions

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