Prior Authorization Simplification - H.R. 3514/S. 1816 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Establish an electronic prior authorization process for MA plans including a standardization for transactions and clinical attachments. Increase transparency around MA prior authorization requirements and its use. Clarify CMS authority to establish timeframes for e-PA requests including expedited determinations, real-time decisions for routinely approved items and services, and other PA requests. Expand beneficiary protections to improve enrollee experiences and outcomes. Require HHS and other agencies to report to Congress on program integrity efforts and other ways to further improve the e-PA process.
2025 · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
ESSENTIA HEALTH
Filed by PRIMACY STRATEGY GROUP.
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Filing overview
- Type
- 4th Quarter - Report
- Posted
- Jan 19, 2026
- Income
- $20,000.00
- Expenses
- Not reported
- Registrant
- PRIMACY STRATEGY GROUP
- Client
- ESSENTIA HEALTH
- Filing UUID
- baebc07f-703b-40d6-8fe3-02ff34a99d1e
- Termination date
- Not reported
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Prior Authorization Simplification - H.R. 3514/S. 1816 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Establish an electronic prior authorization process for MA plans including a standardization for transactions and clinical attachments. Increase transparency around MA prior authorization requirements and its use. Clarify CMS authority to establish timeframes for e-PA requests including expedited determinations, real-time decisions for routinely approved items and services, and other PA requests. Expand beneficiary protections to improve enrollee experiences and outcomes. Require HHS and other agencies to report to Congress on program integrity efforts and other ways to further improve the e-PA process.
FY26 Appropriations
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