On Wednesday, a slew of bipartisan lawmakers reintroduced a bill that would overhaul the prior authorization process for seniors enrolled in Medicare ...

New bipartisan bill would streamline prior authorization in Medicare Advantage, improving care access for older Americans.

Legislation to streamline and improve outdated prior authorization processes for Medicare Advantage (MA) was reintroduced this week. The Improving ...

Payers in 2024 initially denied 11.8% of dollars associated with hospital-based claims, according a report from consultant ...

As an emergency room physician, I know that time is one of a medical professional’s most vital resources. You could have a great doctor and a solid treatment plan, and catch the disease at its very ...

A bipartisan bill aiming to reform prior authorization has been reintroduced in the Senate. | The Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act seeks to streamline the prior auth process in Medicare ...

Prior authorization, a process requiring healthcare providers to obtain approval from insurance plans before certain medications, medical services, or procedures can be administered, is a significant ...

Prior authorization is a process that involves contacting a person’s Medicare provider to request coverage for a medical service, drug, or piece of equipment. If a person has Original Medicare ...

This shortage is worsened by the burdensome practice of Prior Authorization, where insurance companies require approval before care is provided. In Hawaii, physicians and their staff currently ...

Rep. Mark Green, MD, of Tennessee has reintroduced legislation taking aim at prior authorization requirements in Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. Five things to ...

Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) reintroduced a bill Thursday seeking to reform prior authorization requirements in Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prescription drug plans requiring only ...