S 4518
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024
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Bill overview
The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024 aims to reduce delays in Medicare Advantage plans by requiring a standardized electronic prior authorization process and increasing transparency. It mandates that Medicare Advantage plans establish electronic systems for submitting and receiving prior authorization requests and responses, and requires them to report annually on their prior authorization practices. The bill also seeks to improve the speed of responses to these requests and enhance oversight of these processes.
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Kyrsten Sinema
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