"New Jersey Respect for Physicians Act"; requires prompt response by insurers to requests for prior authorization of health care services.
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The New Jersey Respect for Physicians Act aims to improve communication between healthcare providers and insurance companies. It requires insurers to respond more quickly to requests for prior authorization of health care services, specifically reducing the timeframe for responses to 48 hours for most requests. The bill also mandates that insurers notify providers of denials or limitations within a medically appropriate timeframe and seek additional information promptly if needed. Failure to respond within the required timeframes could result in automatic approval of the request.
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