CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule: On January 17, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization final rule (CMS-0057-F). The final rule aims to reduce the burden on patients, providers, and payers by consolidating the authorization process and moving the industry electronically. Affected payers must […]
The healthcare landscape in the United States is poised for a significant transformation with the implementation of the Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F). This landmark rule, finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on January 17, 2024, directly tackles the often-cumbersome prior authorization process, aiming to alleviate administrative complexities for […]
In an effort to streamline prior authorization processes, provider bunches, including the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), have asserted that the ultimate goal of the new regulations will assist in facilitating a more efficient and effective prior authorization workflow. Provider bunches are commending CMS for finalizing understanding data-sharing approaches […]