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