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The proposed rule comes as Congress could weigh in on the issue before the end of the year. The House overwhelmingly passed back in September the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, which mandates electronic prior authorization for MA plans and requires quick approval times for routinely approved prior authorization requests.
The legislation has been in the Senate but has widespread bipartisan support.
The proposed rule comes as Congress could weigh in on the issue before the end of the year. The House overwhelmingly passed back in September the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, which mandates electronic prior authorization for MA plans and requires quick approval times for routinely approved prior authorization requests.
The legislation has been in the Senate but has widespread bipartisan support.