AUA Census Trends: Prior Authorization and the Cost of Delay
Update: 2025-07-29
Description
In this episode of AUA Inside Tract, Dr. Kevin Koo, endourologist and chair of the AUA Federal Advocacy Committee, is joined by Dr. Grace Hyun, pediatric urologist and AUAPAC board member, to unpack one of the most pressing issues in urologic practice today: prior authorization. Using data from the AUA Census, they explore how increasing administrative burdens are delaying care, adding unnecessary costs and contributing to physician burnout. With over half of urologists reporting that prior authorization significantly affects patient outcomes, this episode highlights the real-world impact of policy on daily practice.
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