Prior authorization reform gets promising start from House health panel

Statement is attributable to:
John Whyte, MD, MPH
CEO, American Medical Association

"The American Medical Association commends the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for its swift action today to advance the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. This bipartisan legislation would eliminate unnecessary administrative red tape in Medicare Advantage to ensure that critical, life-saving care is no longer delayed by an overused prior authorization process. We thank sponsors, Reps. Mike Kelly and Suzan DelBene, and subcommittee leadership for prioritizing patient needs over paperwork and look forward to working with lawmakers to enact this vital reform."