Gold carding sounds like the end of prior auth headaches. In reality, it often replaces portal submissions with complex tracking, confusing notification rules, and ongoing administrative work. Part 9 breaks down why gold carding rarely delivers true relief—and what providers should focus on instead.
After a prior authorization is denied, providers are pushed into an opaque appeals process with vague explanations, inconsistent rules, and uncertain odds of success. In Part 8 of The Prior Auth Reckoning, Dr. Steve Kim explores why appeals are so resource-intensive—and how organizations can take a more strategic, data-driven approach.
After a prior authorization is submitted, providers expect a clear path to decision. Instead, authorizations often fall into a black hole—forcing staff into manual status checks, delaying care, and increasing denial risk. In Part 7 of The Prior Auth Reckoning, Dr. Steve Kim examines why authorization status tracking breaks down and how providers can regain control.
