Bipartisan members of the U.S. Senate introduced radiologist-supported legislation to reduce the administrative burden of prior authorization in Medicare Advantage, reports Radiology Business.
The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 follows a similar proposal in the House, which now has 227 cosponsors. Senators are aiming to simplify insurers’ use of such utilization-management tools that can delay necessary care and increase paperwork for radiologists and other providers. Read more.
