by Karen Apwah | Feb 13, 2024 | Electronic Prior Authorization, Prior Authorization
In response to escalating concerns voiced by providers and patients regarding delayed and denied care, an increasing number of states are taking decisive steps to impose limitations on prior authorization (PA) requirements. These legislative efforts, reaching beyond...
by Karen Apwah | Jan 31, 2024 | CMS, Electronic Prior Authorization, Healthcare Technology, Prior Authorization
The healthcare landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the introduction of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F). This comprehensive regulation sets forth a series of...
by Karen Apwah | Jan 29, 2024 | Healthcare Technology, Prior Authorization
The Biden-Harris Administration’s recent announcement on promoting competition in healthcare includes a significant focus on increasing transparency in the Medicare Advantage (MA) insurance market. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the...
by Karen Apwah | Jan 4, 2024 | Healthcare Technology, HITRUST & Security
Ensuring the security and confidentiality of patient data is paramount. Healthcare vendors play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of sensitive information. One key aspect that highlights a commitment to robust security practices is achieving HITRUST...
by Karen Apwah | Dec 8, 2023 | Electronic Prior Authorization, Healthcare Technology, Prior Authorization
Per a recent article posted by MedPage Today, researchers revealed that “ChatGPT provided incorrect or incomplete information when asked about drugs, and in some cases invented references to support its answers, two evaluative studies found. In the first, 39...