October 20, 2021: MGMA statement on introduction of prior auth. reform bill in Senate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 20, 2021

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Emily Dowsett
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MGMA statement on introduction of prior auth. reform bill in Senate
Anders Gilberg
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Medical Group Management Association

"The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) applauds the introduction of S.3018, the companion version of H.R. 3173, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021. S.3018 is sponsored by Senators Roger Marshall, MD (R-KS), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and John Thune (R-SD).

Removing dangerous barriers to the timely delivery of necessary patient care, S.3018 would simplify administrative processes and remove onerous prior authorization requirements for medical practices, allowing physicians to focus on their primary goal of treating patients. MGMA looks forward to working with Congress to expedite the passage of this critical legislation."
 

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