Prior Authorization

Providers Laud Prior Authorization Rule, EHRs Can Lower Provider Burnout

January 25, 2024 - Providers were encouraged by the new CMS rule on prior authorizations, which holds payers to a higher standard on prior authorization denials, transparency, and timing. The new rule, which CMS approved on January 17, 2024, regulates the turnaround time for payers' prior authorization decisions. It also requires HL7 FHIR Prior Authorization API...


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