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Congress reintroduces radiologist-supported bill aimed at curbing prior authorization
Radiology Business June 12, 2024
U.S. senators on Wednesday reintroduced bipartisan, radiologist-supported legislation aimed at curbing the use of prior authorization for imaging and other healthcare services.
Obstetrician and Sen. Roger “Doc” Marshall, MD, R-Kan., is leading the charge, joined by lawmakers from the other side of the aisle. They’re proposing the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, which would streamline how payers process healthcare utilization requests in Medicare Advantage.
The bill has support from 381 national and state organizations, among them, the American College of Radiology, Association of Academic Radiology, Society of Interventional Radiology and the American Society of Neuroradiology.
“Prior authorization is the number one administrative burden facing physicians today across all specialties, Sen. Marshall said in a statement. “As a physician,...
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