APTA and APTA Private Practice are supporting legislation that takes on misuse of prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans has been introduced in the 118th Congress in both the House and Senate. Known as the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 8702/S. 4532), the bill doesn't completely eliminate the use of prior authorization but would move Medicare Advantage toward a more transparent and less burdensome process.
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