Becker's Healthcare December 15, 2022
CMS issued a proposed rule Dec. 14 to continue its efforts to overhaul prior authorization and marketing practices around Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, along with adding health equity measures to star ratings and boosting behavioral health network adequacy requirements.
The proposed rule would also implement a key prescription drug affordability provision of the Inflation Reduction Act.
“From streamlining prior authorization to cracking down on misleading marketing, we are committed to ensuring that everyone can have peace of mind and get the health care they need.” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a news release.
Comments on the proposal are due by Feb. 13. Read the full proposal here.
Prior authorization
The proposed rule would require an approved prior...
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