The Prior Auth Index

Custom Research Inquiries

The Prior Auth Index provides independent research and analysis of prior authorization reporting and operations. For specific payer, market, or transparency questions, focused research inquiries may be considered based on the scope of the request and the availability of reliable public sources.

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What a focused review can help with

Focused research is most useful when the question is clearly defined and can be examined through identifiable public sources, reported metrics, or documented disclosure patterns.

  • Reviewing payer prior authorization disclosures and publication status
  • Locating and evaluating source documents and reporting files
  • Analyzing available approval, denial, appeal, and decision-time metrics
  • Comparing reported metrics across selected payers or markets
  • Identifying reporting gaps, inconsistencies, and comparability limitations
  • Preparing source-linked summaries of public payer reporting
  • Examining operational questions supported by available reporting evidence

Examples of useful questions

The following questions illustrate potential research inquiries. Each request is evaluated individually based on available evidence, scope, and feasibility.

“What does this payer publicly report about prior authorization outcomes?”
“How do available denial and appeal metrics compare across these plans?”
“What reporting gaps or limitations should we consider when interpreting these figures?”
“Can you examine the source documentation behind a payer's reported metrics?”
“Can you prepare a focused, source-linked research brief on a payer or market?”

How inquiries work

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Submit a brief description of the payer, market, or research question.

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I'll assess the request against available public sources and the proposed scope.

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If the inquiry is a fit, I'll outline the research approach, timeline, and terms before any work begins.

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Completed research will identify its sources, relevant findings, and limitations.

Have a research question?

Share the payer, market, or prior authorization reporting question you would like examined. I'll review whether the available public evidence can support a focused research project and outline the potential next steps.

Custom research is based on publicly available information and is intended for informational and research purposes only. It does not provide legal, clinical, financial, regulatory, or claim-specific advice.

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