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title: "What is prior authorization?"
url: https://yourcarecantwait.org/
description: "Archived pages of Your Care Can't Wait, the Illinois coalition campaign to reform prior authorization, restored independently at yourcarecantwait.org."
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# What is prior authorization?

### [I am a health professional](https://yourcarecantwait.org/professionals.html)

“The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) is concerned that prior authorization (PA) is overused by health insurers and places unnecessary burdens on patients and physicians.”