What’s happening: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services leadership has received commitments from multiple insurance companies to streamline prior authorization processes by cutting red tape, accelerating care decisions, and enhancing transparency for patients and providers.
What else to know: Several of the reforms advanced by health plans and insurance companies are already addressed in state and federal regulations; additional details about their plans remain unclear.
CHA welcomes the increased attention this announcement brings to the issue and will continue to advocate for compliance and CMS’ meaningful oversight.
