MedCity News September 22, 2024
The reintroduction of the “Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act” marks a critical step toward modernizing the prior authorization process within Medicare Advantage plans. So, what does this mean for patients and providers moving forward?
Medicare providers participating in and payers offering Part C and Part D plans are facing increasing pressure to move into the 21st century, and the government is taking decisive steps to ensure this transition happens smoothly. The bipartisan “Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act” has been reintroduced in the U.S. Congress, aiming to streamline the prior authorization process in Medicare Advantage (MA) by mandating electronic prior authorization programs for healthcare providers by 2027.
This legislation represents a significant move toward reducing the...
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