HealthLeaders Media January 12, 2024
Jasmyne Ray

Prior authorization has been a consistent pain point for revenue cycle leaders, but hopefully not much longer.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule for the annual review of prior authorization policies went into effect on January 1. It’s too early to know if the rule, which will also ensure that policies stay in place for as long as a patient needs a service, may offer some relief to providers and financially strained health systems.

Here are some previous HealthLeaders articles to get you up to speed.

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