Senators Reintroduce Bill That Seeks to Reform Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage

A bipartisan bill aiming to reform prior authorization has been reintroduced in the Senate.

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act seeks to streamline the prior auth process in Medicare Advantage (MA), which would ease administrative burdens on providers and reduce delays in accessing care for patients.

“Prior authorization is the number one administrative burden facing physicians today across all specialties,” Marshall said in a press release. “As a physician, I understand the frustration this arbitrary process is causing health care practices across the country and the headaches it creates for our nurses.”

Source: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/senators-reintroduce-bill-seeks-reform-prior-auth-ma