Providers Urge CMS To Curb, Streamline Prior Authorization By MA Plans

Providers are urging CMS to curb or streamline the use of prior authorization by Medicare Advantage plans, particularly through increased electronic prior authorization procedures, in response to the agency’s latest request for advice on how to cut back on administrative burdens. CMS in June asked for additional feedback on how to reduce providers’ administrative burdens as part of the agency’s Patients Over Paperwork initiative. The agency crowed at the time that it had dealt with or was in the process...