The Columbus Dispatch – November 30, 2021 – Doctor’s Aetna has thrown up barriers to sight-saving surgeries
Medscape Article – November 24, 2021 – Did Prior Authorization Refusals Lead to This Patient’s Death?
Healio Press Release, November 2, 2021 – AAO, ASCRS warn of prior authorization, step therapy restrictions in open enrollment
AAO Article, November 1, 2021 – AAO and ASCRS are urging consumers to be aware of insurance policies that can limit their access to sight-saving procedures and treatments.
AANS-CNS Press Release, October 28, 2021 – Neurosurgeons Applaud Senate Letter to CMS Calling for Improvements to Prior Authorization Process
Richmond Times-Dispatch Op-Ed, October 26, 2021 – Aetna’s cataract policy reflects how insurer approval has blurred patient care
MadCity News Article, October 26, 2021 – Bill gains House majority support
Regulatory Relief Coalition Press Release, October 20, 2021 – Coalition Applauds Senate for Introduction of Prior Auth. Reform Legislation
Marshall, Sinema, and Thune Introduce Legislation to Put Patients over Paperwork » Senator Roger Marshall, October 20, 2021 – Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Krysten Sinema (D-AZ), and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the IMPROVING SENIORS’ TIMELY ACCESS TO CARE ACT, bipartisan legislation that would improve timely access to quality care for seniors under Medicare Advantage.
AANS-CNS Release on Prior Authorization Legislation, October 8, 2021 – Neurosurgeons are enthusiastic about progress of legislation to streamline prior authorization in Medicare
H.R. 3173 Over 218 Milestone Press Release, October 8, 2021 – The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 has reached a significant milestone, with one-half of the U.S. House of Representatives co-sponsoring the bill
Regulatory Relief Coalition Press Release, May 13, 2021 – Read what the coalition has to say about the House introduction
Members of Congress Press Release, May 13, 2021 – Read what the bill’s sponsors have to say
Premier Press Release, May 13, 2021 – Read what the bill’s supporters have to say
Regulatory Relief Coalition Press Release, December 15, 2020 – Read what the coalition has to say about the Senate introduction
Members of Congress Press Release, June 12, 2020 – A bipartisan majority of the House now supports the bill
Regulatory Relief Coalition Press Release, June 11, 2020– The bill has reached an important milestone with one-half of the House co-sponsoring the legislation
Regulatory Relief Coalition Press Release, September 9, 2019 – Read what the Coalition has to say
Members of Congress Press Release, June 5, 2019 – Read what the bill’s sponsors have to say
Stories of Interest
When Prior Authorization Practices Go Too Far
Texas is Reining in Prior Authorization that Harms Patients. Congress Should, too.
Aetna Is Attempting to Practice Medicine and It Could Endanger People’s Vision
Aetna Requires Precertification for All Cataract Surgeries, Angering Ophthalmologists
Bipartisan Bill Would Improve Medicare Patients’ Access to Care
Bill Seeks to Streamline Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage Plans
House Bill Seeks to Cut Red Tape on Prior Authorizations in Medicare
Medical Groups Endorse Legislation to Reform Prior Authorization
Bipartisan Bill Looks to Reform Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization
Congress Considers Fixes For Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization
Doc Groups Object to New Prior Authorization Rules in Medicare
Providers Applaud Bill To Establish Electronic Prior Authorization System For MA
Streamlining the process of prior authorization for medical and surgical procedures
House Committee Throws Spotlight on Prior Authorization Burden
AMA Urges Congress to Pass H.R. 3107 (Video)
Insurance Companies Aren’t Doctors. So Why Do We Keep Letting Them Practice Medicine?
Prior Authorization Bill Expected in Congress This Week
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Curb Use of Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage
ASTRO Voices Support for New Prior Authorization Legislation
More Blue Cross Complaints Emerge. What’s Happening?
Blue Cross Defends New Policies That Some Say Restrict Needed Care