Becker's Healthcare July 23, 2024
Humana CEO Jim Rechtin is putting his support behind legislation aimed at reforming the Medicare Advantage prior authorization process.
In a July 23 post on LinkedIn, Mr. Rechtin wrote that reducing prior authorizations is part of “access to quality, affordable healthcare.”
In June, lawmakers reintroduced the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. The legislation passed the House of Representatives in 2022, but stalled in the Senate.
The act would establish an electronic prior authorization process for Medicare Advantage plans, increase transparency around MA prior authorization requirements and clarify HHS’ authority to establish timeframes for electronic prior authorization requests.
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