AMA Drives Prior Authorization Reform In 10 States, Eyes Federal Action Next

By Jalen Brown / August 27, 2024 at 11:18 AM
With guidance from the American Medical Association (AMA), 10 states have passed new laws this year aimed at reducing the growing burden of prior authorization requirements, improving transparency around which medications and procedures require approval, and increasing the data insurers must publicly report, according to the health care lobbying giant, believing these wins will boost momentum for Congress to take the next step at the federal level. AMA highlighted in a report published Aug. 19 that it provided resources such...


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