What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 4968.
Faster Healthcare Access: Ending Delays in Medicare Advantage Plans.
This act aims to speed up access to medical care for patients in Medicare Advantage plans. Doctors with a high approval rate for treatment requests will be exempt from prior authorization requirements, reducing waiting times for medical procedures. This means less bureaucracy and quicker treatment for many individuals.
Key points
Doctors with a high rate of approved requests (a 'gold card') will be exempt from prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans.
This exemption aims to accelerate access to medical care and reduce treatment delays.
Medicare Advantage plans must allow doctors to discuss treatment plans with another physician before a prior authorization decision is made.
The act seeks to ensure continuity of care for individuals transitioning between insurance plans, minimizing treatment disruptions.
Status:
Expired
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