Becker's Healthcare November 7, 2023
From UnitedHealthcare starting its second wave of cuts to lawmakers urging CMS to increase its oversight of artificial intelligence used in Medicare Advantage prior authorizations, here are seven updates on prior authorization Becker’s has reported since Sept. 18.
1. CMS is proposing new health equity changes for prior authorization policies and procedures at Medicare Advantage organizations to better determine any disproportionate impact on underserved populations that may delay or deny access to services.
2. A group of lawmakers is asking CMS to increase its oversight of artificial intelligence used in Medicare Advantage prior authorization.
3. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is removing 14,000 prior authorization requirements for home care services for its 2.6 million commercial members...
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