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Quality Improvement in Obesity Care: How to Manage Prior Authorizations for Antiobesity Medications

Author
Joseph Kim MD MPH MBA, Manish Shah MD, Martha Grugel MA
Published
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Episode Link
https://medicalspecialtiespodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/quality-improvement-in-obesity-care-how-to-manage-prior-authorizations-for-antiobesity-medications-TaZgq9fW

Listen in as Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA; Manish Shah, MD; Martha Grugel, MA, discuss how they manage the prior authorization process for antiobesity agents to improve the quality of their care delivery, including:

  • The information to collect during patient visits
  • The available resources to help you submit prior authorizations
  • The supporting documents that are often necessary to accompany prior authorizations
  • How to address denials and appeals
  • When to access manufacturer-based or foundation-based financial assistance

Presenters
Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA
President
Q Synthesis, LLC
Newtown, Pennsylvania

Manish Shah, MD
Clinical Associate Faculty MS1 Preceptor
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, Florida

Martha Grugel, MA
Medical Assistant
Wesley Chapel, Florida

Link to full program: 
https://bit.ly/45P0v8z

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