title: Electronic Prior Authorization Is Here: What You Need to Know About It.
abstract: In January, Minnesota became the second state in the country to require use of electronic prior authorization (ePA) for medications. Electronic prior authorization is intended to reduce the time and cost associated with medication approvals. This article describes ePA and some of the challenges Minnesota is contending with during its implementation.
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Silversmith
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Topor
mesh_terms: D057286:Electronic Health Records; D034742:Electronic Mail; D055695:Electronic Prescribing; D006801:Humans; D019458:Insurance Coverage; D007356:Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services; D008910:Minnesota