HHS
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Push to accelerate electronic prior authorization adoption gains momentum
Twenty-nine healthcare organizations have joined CMS in a national effort to streamline electronic prior authorization before new federal requirements take effect in 2027.
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HHS secretary directs wide‑ranging federal vaccine review
Multi-agency vaccine safety review prompts pushback from former CDC officials and researchers for revisiting issues already extensively studied.
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary out following policy dispute
Makary stepped down amid a widening rift over tobacco regulation and a series of contentious decisions that reshaped the FDA’s internal politics.
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CMS announces national effort to modernize prior authorization
Shift to all-electronic PA system could save billions, ease provider burden, and create interoperable healthcare ecosystem for the 21st century, says CMS Administrator Oz.
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GRIP Extra: CFTC replaces outdated swap benchmarks, ESMA moves to simplify EU reporting
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
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HHS plan to address ‘overprescribing’ of psychiatric medications
While the initiative was greeted with cheers of support at the MAHA Institute summit, many behavioral health specialists warned the effort risks stigmatizing care and reducing treatment options.
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Mobile PET scan provider pays more than $8.3m to settle kickback allegations
Alongside the initial monetary settlement, the provider will pay additional amounts based on profits and submit to a CIA regimen.
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Most prior authorization rejections lead to delays or non-approvals
A new study finds that a process designed to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care may actually be gumming up the works.