AI Tools Helpful With Prior Auth Letters, Handouts, and More

Dermatologists say AI can save time and improve quality of patient communication, but prompt engineering is key

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Dermatologists are increasingly using AI tools like DermGPT and DoxGPT to help with tasks like prior authorization letters, patient handouts, and patient triage. While the uptake of AI varies based on individual comfort levels, experts say an upfront investment in learning prompt engineering is key to getting high-quality outputs. AI-generated content still requires proofreading and disclosure of AI use in some cases, but can save time and improve the thoroughness and personalization of patient communication.

Why it matters

The use of AI in dermatology is growing, with tools like DermGPT and DoxGPT proving helpful for time-consuming administrative tasks like prior authorization letters and patient handouts. This can improve efficiency and quality of care, but also raises questions around transparency, oversight, and the limitations of current AI systems.

The details

Dermatologists say the top use cases for AI tools in their field include medication authorization letters, patient handouts, and patient triage. However, the uptake of these tools varies based on individual comfort levels with technology. Prompt engineering - the art of crafting specific instructions for the AI - is crucial to getting high-quality outputs. Experts advise being very detailed in prompts, including specifying the target audience, format, and technical level. AI-generated content still requires proofreading and in some cases disclosure of AI use, per new laws in California and other states. While AI can save time and improve thoroughness, experts say a 'trust but verify' mentality is needed, and human oversight is still essential.

  • The California law requiring disclosure of AI-generated communication took effect in January 2025.

The players

Steve Daveluy

A professor and program director of dermatology at Wayne State University in Detroit.

Hadar Lev-Tov

An associate professor of dermatology at the University of Miami.

Faranak Kamangar

A dermatologist and the founder of DermGPT.

Manuel Valdebran

A dermatologist with the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

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What they’re saying

“Specify everything you need, do it as if you're talking to your medical assistant.”

— Faranak Kamangar, Dermatologist and founder of DermGPT (Medscape)

“You need to learn how to prompt AI, otherwise it will look like garbage and you'll get frustrated.”

— Hadar Lev-Tov, Associate professor of dermatology, University of Miami (Medscape)

“A lot of dermatologists have started using AI to help them with prior-auth letters or even handouts for patients.”

— Steve Daveluy, Professor and program director of dermatology, Wayne State University (Medscape)

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