CMS Proposes New Rules to Address Prior Authorization and Reduce Burden on Patients and Providers

 

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) Special Edition – Thursday, December 10, 2020   CMS Proposes New Rules to Address Prior Authorization and Reduce Burden on Patients and Providers On December 10, under President Trump’s leadership, CMS issued a proposed rule that would improve the electronic exchange of health care data among payers, providers, and patients and streamline processes related to prior authorization to reduce burden on providers and patients. By both increasing data flow and reducing burden, this proposed rule would give providers more time to focus on their patients and provide better quality care. For More Information: Proposed Rule: Comment period closes January 4 Full press release Fact sheet Blog CMS Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule webpage Register for December 16 listening session Like our newsletter? Have suggestions? Please let us know! The Medicare Learning Network®, MLN Connects®, and MLN Matters® are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).