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Centene to launch gold card prior authorization exemption program

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Centene Corporation joins a growing list of payors launching programs that exempt qualified providers from certain PA requirements.

Centene has announced a new program that exempts high-performing providers from routine prior authorization (PA) requirements for select outpatient services.

Joining other high-profile payors who have implemented similar programs, Centene’s National Performance-Based Gold Card Program will initially be available to more than 160,000 qualifying providers for specific medical services, procedures,

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