The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is introducing a new pledge within the Health Tech Ecosystem aimed at unifying healthcare payers, providers, EHR vendors, and digital health developers to enhance electronic prior authorization processes. Stakeholders who commit to this pledge will work to develop interoperable workflows that exceed minimum compliance requirements, streamline prior authorization, and improve data exchange, all in line with the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule.
This initiative responds to longstanding delays and issues in prior authorization, which can hinder patient care. The CMS has already implemented regulations requiring specific deadlines and denials reasons for prior authorizations. Organizations signing the pledge will collaborate to refine workflows and technical procedures, fostering a more efficient healthcare delivery system that prioritizes timely patient care.
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