Prior Authorization

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has urged CMS to suspend Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes due to the delays they create for cataract surgeries and routine services.

The AMA and 118 other leading medical societies recently announced that they have united in support of CMS’ prior authorization reform proposal.

The American College of Rheumatology has applauded CMS for recognizing, in its 2023 proposed rule on prior authorization, the “undue burden” the practice places on providers, according to a press release.

The American Medical Association and 118 other medical societies, including the American College of Rheumatology, are urging CMS to finalize proposed rules aiming to reform prior authorization, according to a press release.

Our health care system is broken on multiple level.

CMS recently announced new proposals to streamline the prior authorization process.

A joint letter from six major medical organizations calls on Congress to ensure patients can access affordable, quality health care.

CMS has proposed new rules intended to improve access to health information and “streamline” processes that are involved with prior authorization, according to a press release from the agency.

The ACP has commended CMS’ proposal to require payers to streamline the prior authorization process to reduce delays in patient care and expand access.

Prior authorization has widespread negative impacts on cancer care, an ASCO survey of oncology providers showed.