Lawmakers Aim to Move ‘Very Quickly’ to Pass Bill Mandating Electronic Prior Authorization for MA Plans

Lawmakers behind a bill that would mandate Medicare Advantage plans to adopt electronic prior authorization are confident they can move the legislation quickly through the House.

The legislation not only requires electronic prior authorization for MA plans, but also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to create a process for faster decisions on items and services that commonly get approved.

While the bill only applies to MA plans, lawmakers hope to eventually tackle more types of insurance such as commercial plans.

Source: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/lawmakers-aim-to-move-very-quickly-to-pass-bill-mandating-electronic-prior-authorization-for