Ep. 75 - CMS goes after lengthy prior authorizations
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron talk about a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that requires insurance companies to respond to prior authorization requests for certain products within seventy-two hours. Those products include Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Obamacare plans. Unfortunately, commercially insured patients are left out in the cold. Ron shares his concerns with the rule but acknowledges it's a step in the right direction. Plus: An update on the 2024 Medicare fee schedule - Is the cut still happening? Listen wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe so it is delivered to your email weekly at www.FLATLINING.net. Articles mentioned in this episode: Biden administration cracks down on prior authorization - The HillCMS Finalizes Rule to Expand Access to Health Information and Improve the Prior Authorization Process - CMS.gov
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