Bill
S 3762
Bill restricts prior authorization delays by insurers, requires faster approval decisions, and penalizes excessive denials to speed up patient access to medical care.
The Prior Authorization Relief Act aims to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers and patients by limiting the use of prior authorization requirements for medical treatments and services. The bill would establish timeframes for insurance companies to approve or deny prior authorization requests and create penalties for excessive delays or denials. It seeks to streamline the process that currently requires doctors to get insurance approval before providing certain treatments.
Prior authorization is a major source of healthcare frustration—delays can prevent timely treatment, increase administrative costs for providers, and create gaps in patient care. Studies suggest the current system costs the healthcare industry billions annually in administrative overhead while potentially compromising clinical outcomes. Streamlining this process could accelerate care delivery, reduce provider burden, and lower overall healthcare administrative costs.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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