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AHA comments on potential rulemaking to improve electronic prior authorization processes

In comments submitted today to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, AHA said it “strongly supports creating a useable, scalable and efficient solution to help reduce prior authorization impacts on patients and providers.
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AHA Comments on Potential Rulemaking to Improve Electronic Prior Authorization Processes

AHA's comments to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, expressing strong support for creating a useable, scalable and efficient solution to help reduce prior authorization impacts on patients and providers.
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Alert with Model Letter on CMS Medicare Advantage RFI on Prior Authorization for Hospital Transfers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Jan.
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ONC Issues Request for Information on Electronic Prior Authorization Standards

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Jan. 21 issued a request for information (RFI) regarding prior authorization standards,

ONC seeks comments on ways to improve prior authorization

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology seeks comments through March 25 to inform potential future rulemaking on how the ONC Health IT Certification Program could incorporate standards, implementation specifications and certification criteria to reduce the burden of prior authorization.
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CMS Releases Proposed Rules for 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday released proposed regulations for the 2023 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plan year.
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AHA Expresses Support of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S. 3018)

The American Hospital Association expresses support of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S. 3018).
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AHA Urges CMS to Address Prior Authorization Issues Affecting Medicare Advantage Patients

The AHA urges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise and reissue recent proposed regulations streamlining prior authorization requirements within certain coverage programs; consider additional regulations to limit care delays; and conduct oversight and enforcement for plans who have demonstrated problematic prior authorization usage in the past.
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AHA Expresses Support for Bill Establishing Requirements for Use of Prior Authorization Under MA Plans

The American Hospital Association voices support of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (H.R. 3173).