HB5213: Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To ensure that prior authorization medical decisions under Medicare are determined by physicians.
Plain-language summary
This bill requires that prior authorization decisions for Medicare patients be made by physicians rather than non-doctor staff. Prior authorization is a process where insurance companies must approve certain medical treatments before patients receive them. The bill aims to ensure doctors, not administrative personnel, make these approval decisions. Currently, the bill has been introduced in Congress and is in the early stages of the legislative process.
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HB5213: Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Mark Green
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Richard McCormick
Tracey Mann
Andy Harris