House Bill 7249
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Better Prior Authorization Notification Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 11, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7249
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
The Better Prior Authorization Notification Act
This bill requires Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations to notify providers and enrollees about items and services that are subject to prior authorization requirements. MA organizations must also establish a hotline through which enrollees may inquire about such requirements.
December 11, 2018
12/17/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
12/11/2018
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
12/11/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:50 PM