HealthLeaders Media July 29, 2022
Several groups have backed the Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, which will now head to the House floor.
The Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act continues to receive support as it moves to the full House after the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously voted to advance the bill.
The voice vote now tees up the legislation for a floor vote in the fall, with the bill receiving over 300 co-sponsors and the endorsement of over 500 organizations.
If passed, the bill would establish requirements and regulations for prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, such as establishing an electronic prior authorization program that includes the ability to provide real-time decisions in response to requests for items and services.
Several...