Tag: Urgent Care

Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage

Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage : Lawmakers Call for Streamlined Process

CMS has proposed a rule to simplify prior authorization in government-sponsored health insurance programs. However, some lawmakers are urging the agency to do more. A bipartisan coalition of 233 representatives and 61 senators have written a letter to CMS requesting that the proposed rules be expanded and that the changes be finalized quickly to enhance […]
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How Urgent Care Enables Care Access, Reduces Healthcare Costs

  Urgent care centers have assisted in the country’s COVID-19 response, but their value extends well beyond the pandemic. The past decade has witnessed a surge in the number of urgent care centers, with more than 9,000 of these facilities located across the United States. With the country dealing with the effects of the coronavirus […]
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