Sen. Marshall Introduces the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act to Speed Up Medicare Approvals
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Small medical practices and provider offices spend significant staff time navigating prior authorization paperwork. Standardized electronic systems would reduce the administrative burden of submitting requests and tracking responses. Providers who meet quality standards could also earn waivers from prior authorization requirements altogether, freeing up more time for patient care.
“allowing for the waiver or modification of prior authorization requirements based on the performance of such providers and suppliers in demonstrating compliance with such requirements, such as adherence to evidence-based medical guidelines and other quality criteria”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate
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Lawmakers reintroduced the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act in May 2025 to rein in prior authorizations. While both parties express interest in the reform, the bill's path remains complicated by broader budget battles and the implementation of related CMS regulations.
New data shows Medicare Advantage plans denied 4.1 million requests in 2024. The report highlights the high rate of overturned denials on appeal, a key issue the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act seeks to address through increased transparency and electronic processing requirements.
A bipartisan bill with support from over 240 House members and a Senate supermajority aims to modernize Medicare Advantage. The legislation would mandate electronic prior authorization and require plans to report denial rates and their use of AI in making medical necessity determinations.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
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