Prior Authorization Report. On or before September 1 each year, a utilization review organization must annually report to the commissioner of commerce, on a form and in a manner specified by the commissioner of commerce, information regarding prior authorization requests for the previous calendar year. The commissioner must analyze the submitted data and issue a report on the use of utilization management tools, including prior authorization, and the effect utilization management tools have on patient access to care, the administrative burden on health care providers, and system cost.