CMS launches initiative to speed electronic prior authorization adoption

Emily Olsen / healthcaredive - The effort, part of the agency’s ambitious Health Tech Ecosystem, aims to accelerate the industry’s progress before requirements on electronic prior authorization go into effect next year.

AI Summary: CMS launched a national initiative to accelerate adoption of electronic prior authorization, recruiting major health‑IT vendors and health systems to pilot interoperable digital workflows. The program aims to cut paperwork and speed care decisions by automating approvals, though providers warn integration challenges and real‑world impact will take time to materialize.

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